CPR
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM REVIEW
Describe the techniques for performing high-quality CPR on an adult. Include rate, ratio, and
compression depth.
For an adult, give cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Compress the chest to a depth of
about 2 inches. Both hands on the center of the chest.
Describe the team dynamics based on the statement of “Members of the team know their
boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.”
Knowing your limitations.
Describe what your first course if action if a victim of a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes
unresponsive.
Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions.
Describe why is defibrillation important
It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and
there is no pulse. Describe what should you do next?
Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
Describe which actions are most likely to positively impact a victim’s survival if the victim is
unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse
Performing high-quality CPR
Describe how can rescuers ensure they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask
device
Observing the chest rise with breaths.
Indicate the ratio for compressions to breaths that should be used for 1 rescuer infant CPR
Perform 30 compressions and 2 breaths.
Describe considerations to think about when using an AED
_Do not touch the victim while the AED is analyzing.
_Do not touch the victim while defibrillating.
_Do not use alcohol to wipe the victim’s chest dry.
_Do not defibrillate someone around flammable materials.
_Do not use an AED on a victim in contact with water.
_Do not use an AED on a victim wearing a nitroglycerin patch or other path on the chest.
_Do not use a mobile phone or conduct radio transmission within 6 feet of the AED.
_Do not place the pads directly over a pacemaker or other implanted device.
Describe the first step for using an AED
Turn on the AED and follow the visual and/or audio prompts.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM REVIEW
Describe the techniques for performing high-quality CPR on an adult. Include rate, ratio, and
compression depth.
For an adult, give cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Compress the chest to a depth of
about 2 inches. Both hands on the center of the chest.
Describe the team dynamics based on the statement of “Members of the team know their
boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.”
Knowing your limitations.
Describe what your first course if action if a victim of a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes
unresponsive.
Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions.
Describe why is defibrillation important
It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and
there is no pulse. Describe what should you do next?
Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
Describe which actions are most likely to positively impact a victim’s survival if the victim is
unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse
Performing high-quality CPR
Describe how can rescuers ensure they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask
device
Observing the chest rise with breaths.
Indicate the ratio for compressions to breaths that should be used for 1 rescuer infant CPR
Perform 30 compressions and 2 breaths.
Describe considerations to think about when using an AED
_Do not touch the victim while the AED is analyzing.
_Do not touch the victim while defibrillating.
_Do not use alcohol to wipe the victim’s chest dry.
_Do not defibrillate someone around flammable materials.
_Do not use an AED on a victim in contact with water.
_Do not use an AED on a victim wearing a nitroglycerin patch or other path on the chest.
_Do not use a mobile phone or conduct radio transmission within 6 feet of the AED.
_Do not place the pads directly over a pacemaker or other implanted device.
Describe the first step for using an AED
Turn on the AED and follow the visual and/or audio prompts.
