BLS Certification Test Part 3
A set of flashcards covering key questions and answers related to Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, focusing on specific scenarios and techniques for using an AED and providing CPR.
When attempting to use an AED on a victim with a very hairy chest, what should rescuers do?When attempting to use an AED, what procedures should be followed if the victim has: a very hairy chest, b. Is submerged in water c. is lying in a small puddle or snow, d. Has a wet chest, e. Has an implanted pacemaker, f. Has a transdermal medicine patch?
Key Terms
When attempting to use an AED on a victim with a very hairy chest, what should rescuers do?When attempting to use an AED, what procedures should be followed if the victim has: a very hairy chest, b. Is submerged in water c. is lying in a small puddle or snow, d. Has a wet chest, e. Has an implanted pacemaker, f. Has a transdermal medicine patch?
a. shave or rip the hair with pad
b. take them out of water
c. leave them there
d wipe it
e. go above it
f. take it off with gloves<...
How can rescuers ensure they are providing effective breaths with a bag mask device? With a pocket mask or face shield?
by looking at chest rise
Which duty is most important to alternate to support a team approach with three rescuers?
compressions
What are the components of positive team dynamics?
knowing your role, knowing your limits, and having proper communication
What is the first course of action when a victim with a blocked airway becomes unresponsive?
start CPR
Why is defibrillation important?
to get the heart beating back to a normal rhythm
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
When attempting to use an AED on a victim with a very hairy chest, what should rescuers do?When attempting to use an AED, what procedures should be followed if the victim has: a very hairy chest, b. Is submerged in water c. is lying in a small puddle or snow, d. Has a wet chest, e. Has an implanted pacemaker, f. Has a transdermal medicine patch? | a. shave or rip the hair with pad |
How can rescuers ensure they are providing effective breaths with a bag mask device? With a pocket mask or face shield? | by looking at chest rise |
Which duty is most important to alternate to support a team approach with three rescuers? | compressions |
What are the components of positive team dynamics? | knowing your role, knowing your limits, and having proper communication |
What is the first course of action when a victim with a blocked airway becomes unresponsive? | start CPR |
Why is defibrillation important? | to get the heart beating back to a normal rhythm |
What modification should you incorporate when performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim? | look for whatever is blocking the airway before compressions, and sweeping it out with your finger if you can |
How do you relieve an airway obstruction in a responsive, choking victim? | lay them down, start doing back slaps, then do chest compressions |
Why is it important to allow complete chest recoil when giving chest compressions? | so that the heart can refill with blood |
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR? | when the AED analyzes the heart rhythm, or after 5 cycles of CPR (around 2 minutes) |
What should you do for an unresponsive adult, who has no pulse and is only gasping? | begin CPR |