NURBN1013 MODULE 5 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

NURBN1013 MODULE 5 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS


Basic Life Support (BLS)

performed to support the patient's circulation and respiration through the use of

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until advanced life support arrives.

Primary Support Components (ABCDE)

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Disability

Exposure

Basic Life Support Components (DRSABCD)

Dangers?

Responsive?

Send for help

open Airway

normal Breathing?

start CPR

attach Defibrillator

Danger in BLS

, This is the first step in any medical emergency, includes danger to yourself, the patient

and anyone else nearby

Response in BLS

Check for a response with AVPU

- Alert? if no, do they respond to

- Voice? if no, do they respond to

- Pain? if no, they are considered

- Unresponsive

Send for help in BLS

Call 000 in public

In a clinical setting this may be pressing a buzzer, calling a MET response or a code

blue

Airway in BLS

- Check for obstructions, if there are, turn head slightly downwards and open the mouth

to allow foreign material to drain. Then tilt the head backwards.



- Head-tilt/ Chin-lift Maneuver to open airways

Breathing in BLS

breathing will not be present if the airway is not open so the sequence is important.

- Assess breathing by look, listen and feel. In a clinical setting, a bag valve mask should

be placed in the pt.

CPR in BLS