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Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact
on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER-Early CPR and
defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest.
You should: - ANSWER-Resume chest compressions
What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for
spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANSWER-10 seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a
depth of ___ at a rate of ___. - ANSWER-2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-
rescuer CPR? - ANSWER-30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? -
ANSWER-Brachial
, When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient
for return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. - ANSWER-2
What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an
unresponsive child? - ANSWER-Chest compressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: - ANSWER-Inadequate function of the
heart muscle
Pericardial effusion - ANSWER-Collection of fluid between the pericardial
sac and the myocardium
Cardiac tamponade - ANSWER-Occurs when blood leaks into the space
between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: - ANSWER-Beck triad: the
presence of jugular vein distention, muffled heart sounds, and a narrowing
pulse pressure where the systolic and diastolic blood pressures start to
merge.
Signs of cardiogenic shock: - ANSWER--Skin may be cool, clammy, and
ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea