AHA CPR Study Guide Latest 2023 Graded A+

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AHA CPR Study Guide Latest 2023 Graded A+ Who Needs CPR? ✔✔No breathing/No pulse When you identify a potential victim, what is the very first thing you should do? ✔✔Check the scene for saf... ety. What is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of all ages? ✔✔100 beats per minute What should be the depth of chest compressions for an adult victim? ✔✔2 inches or 5 cm What should be the depth of chest compressions for an infant? ✔✔1 1/2 inches or 4 cm What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for an adult victim with 1 rescuer? ✔✔30 compressions / 2 ventilations (30/2) What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a child infant with 2 rescuers? ✔✔15 compressions/ 2 ventilations (15/2) What is the compression-to-breaths ratio for a child with 2 rescuers? ✔✔15 compressions/ 2 ventilations (15/2) Which is the preferred chest compressions technique for 2 rescuer infant CPR? ✔✔2 thumbs on the chest Where should you place your hands to perform chest compressions on an adult? ✔✔Lower half of the chest What should you watch for in order to know whether the rescue breath for an infant victim is effective ✔✔Watch the chest rise What is the first step in operating the AED? ✔✔Turn it on What should the rescuer do after the AED delivers a shock? ✔✔Listen to the AED for the next step. In 2-rescuer CPR, what should the second rescuer do while the first is beginning chest compressions? ✔✔Get the BVM (Bag Valve Mask) ready and in position After the airway is opened, what is the proper technique/sequence of delivering mouth-to-mouth ventilation? ✔✔Place the mask/shield and give 2 breaths. How would you minimize the risk of gastric inflation during bag-mask ventilation ✔✔Don't give too much air Adult Resolve Breathing ✔✔1 Breath every 6-8 seconds Child/Infant Rescue Breathing ✔✔1 breath every 3-5 seconds [Show More]

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