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How can rescuers ensure they are providing effective breaths
with a bag mask device? With a pocket mask or face shield? -
ANSWER by looking at chest rise
How do you relieve an airway obstruction in a responsive,
choking victim? - ANSWER lay them down, start doing back
slaps, then do chest compressions
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? -
ANSWER it allows the heart to refill with blood
How should you provide chest compressions to an infant during
2-rescuer CPR? - ANSWER the two-thumbs encircling technique
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to how
many seconds? - ANSWER less than 10
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To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressors
switch roles? - ANSWER every 5 sets of 30:2 breaths, every 2
minutes, or when the AED tells you to analyze the heart rhythm
What are the components of positive team dynamics? -
ANSWER knowing your role, knowing your limits, and having
proper communication
What are the guidelines for using an AED on a child? - ANSWER
use the AED as soon as it is available, use adult pads, and place
them according to the images
What are the required depths of compressions for adults,
children and infants? - ANSWER adults: at least 2 inches
children: 1/3 of chest depth or around 2 inches
infants: 1/3 of chest depth or 1 1/2 inches
What are the roles of each of the rescuers during 2-rescuer
CPR? - ANSWER rescuer one accesses the victim and starts CPR,
and rescuer two gets the AED and does bag mask breaths