BLS Certification Test Part 2
A set of flashcards covering key concepts and procedures in Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, focusing on CPR and AED usage for adults, children, and infants.
What are the required depths of compressions for adults, children and infants?
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
Key Terms
What are the required depths of compressions for adults, children and infants?
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 do you do if a child has a pulse but is not breathing?
give breaths, one breath every 3-5 seconds (rescue breaths)
What is the recommendation for preventing gastric inflamation during bag-mask ventilation? During breaths using a mask or face shield?
don't breath too forcefully, too much, or too hard; give air just until the chest rises
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What are the required depths of compressions for adults, children and infants? | adults: at least 2 inches |
What do you do if a child has a pulse but is not breathing? | give breaths, one breath every 3-5 seconds (rescue breaths) |
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for one rescuer adult CPR? | 30:2 |
Why is it important to compress the chest to the appropriate depth during CPR? | To provide enough blood flow |
What is the recommended rate of compressions for victims of all ages? | 100-120 per minute |
What is the recommendation for preventing gastric inflamation during bag-mask ventilation? During breaths using a mask or face shield? | don't breath too forcefully, too much, or too hard; give air just until the chest rises |
What are the guidelines for using an AED on a child? | Use the AED as soon as it is available, use adult pads, and place them according to the images |
What are the roles of each of the rescuers during 2-rescuer CPR? | rescuer one accesses the victim and starts CPR, and rescuer two gets the AED and does bag mask breaths |
What are the steps for using an AED? | turn it on and follow the instructions |
What is the correct hand placement when providing compressions on an adult? | the heel of the hand on center of the breastbone, middle of the nipple line |
What should you do after the AED delivers a shock? | resume compressions |
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 2-rescuer adult, child, and infant CPR? | 30:2 for children and adults, 15:2 for infants |
What is the recommended rate of breaths when a child has a pulse? | one breath every 3-5 seconds |
How should you provide chest compressions to an infant during 2-rescuer CPR? | the two-thumbs encircling technique |
What is the sequence of steps for an infant who is choking? Child? Adult? | infant: five back slaps, then five chest compressions |