CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - ANSWER In Cardiac Arrest. An
unconscious victim with an obstructed airway has similar steps but the process is not called
CPR
C.A.B. What does it stand for and when is it used? - ANSWER Circulation, Airway,
Breathing.
Chest compressions (30). Airway (open). Breaths (2)
Used for CPR
Rate of chest compressions during CPR? - ANSWER 100 BPM (Roughly the tempo of the
song "Staying Alive" by the BeeGees. Ironically, it is also the tempo of "Another One Bites
The Dust" by Queen.
You are performing CPR when a second lifeguard arrives. What is most appropriate for the
second lifeguard to do first? - ANSWER Check to see whether EMS personell have been
called.
After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - ANSWER Perform CPR for about 2
minutes.
Adult chest compressions, how do you position your hands? - ANSWER Heel of one hand
on the center of the chest with the other hand on top.
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles of... -
ANSWER 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
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, The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for an infant is... -
ANSWER 15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
Hand placement for CPR for an:
Adult, Child, Infant - ANSWER Adult and child: Heel of one hand in center of chest (on
lower half of sternum) with the other hand on top
Infant: 2-3 fingers on center of chest (just below nipple line)
Process of using AED - ANSWER Turn on machine. Apply the pads. Plug into machine.
Follow instructions. CPR should continue during the setup.
Child is choking (conscious). After activating EAP and getting consent from the parents, what
should you do next? What about someone unconscious? - ANSWER Stand or kneel
behind the victim and give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.
For unconscious do CPR.
Depth of chest compression for CPR for an:
Adult, Child, Infant - ANSWER Adult and child: 2 inches
Infant: 1.5 inches
To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, what should be noted? - ANSWER
The chest is able to fully recoil between compressions.
You are performing CPR on a victim when you notice the chest begins to rise and fall. What
do you do first? - ANSWER Stop CPR and reassess the victim's breathing and pulse. If the
breathing is not regular, continue CPR as though no breathing were present.
When giving a primary ventilation to an adult who is unconscious and not breathing, you
notice the chest is not rising. What should you do next? - ANSWER Re-tilt the head and
attempt another ventilation.
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unconscious victim with an obstructed airway has similar steps but the process is not called
CPR
C.A.B. What does it stand for and when is it used? - ANSWER Circulation, Airway,
Breathing.
Chest compressions (30). Airway (open). Breaths (2)
Used for CPR
Rate of chest compressions during CPR? - ANSWER 100 BPM (Roughly the tempo of the
song "Staying Alive" by the BeeGees. Ironically, it is also the tempo of "Another One Bites
The Dust" by Queen.
You are performing CPR when a second lifeguard arrives. What is most appropriate for the
second lifeguard to do first? - ANSWER Check to see whether EMS personell have been
called.
After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - ANSWER Perform CPR for about 2
minutes.
Adult chest compressions, how do you position your hands? - ANSWER Heel of one hand
on the center of the chest with the other hand on top.
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles of... -
ANSWER 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
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, The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for an infant is... -
ANSWER 15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
Hand placement for CPR for an:
Adult, Child, Infant - ANSWER Adult and child: Heel of one hand in center of chest (on
lower half of sternum) with the other hand on top
Infant: 2-3 fingers on center of chest (just below nipple line)
Process of using AED - ANSWER Turn on machine. Apply the pads. Plug into machine.
Follow instructions. CPR should continue during the setup.
Child is choking (conscious). After activating EAP and getting consent from the parents, what
should you do next? What about someone unconscious? - ANSWER Stand or kneel
behind the victim and give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.
For unconscious do CPR.
Depth of chest compression for CPR for an:
Adult, Child, Infant - ANSWER Adult and child: 2 inches
Infant: 1.5 inches
To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, what should be noted? - ANSWER
The chest is able to fully recoil between compressions.
You are performing CPR on a victim when you notice the chest begins to rise and fall. What
do you do first? - ANSWER Stop CPR and reassess the victim's breathing and pulse. If the
breathing is not regular, continue CPR as though no breathing were present.
When giving a primary ventilation to an adult who is unconscious and not breathing, you
notice the chest is not rising. What should you do next? - ANSWER Re-tilt the head and
attempt another ventilation.
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