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| Pregunta | Respuesta |
| The correct position for cardiac compression is... | Heel of hand one finger breadth above the xiphisternum |
| What age is a child? | 1 years to puberty |
| Which guidelines should you use with a child aged over 13 years? | Depends on your assessment of the child |
| Where is the correct site for chest compression? | Two fingers, one finger breadth above the xiphisternum |
| When giving rescue breaths to an infant, how should you do it? | mouth to mouth and nose |
| Cardiac arrest can occur in children because... | Hypoxia, respiratory failure and shock |
| When performing chest compressions on adults, how far should the chest be depressed? | 1/3 depth of the chest |
| What is the course of action with a child, after opening the airway? | Look listen and feel for breathing, give 5 rescue breaths if not breathing, check signs of circulation |
| True or False? 30 minutes is the maximum time a person should be left in the recovery position before moving them to the other side? | True |
| What is the alternative maneuver to the head tilt/chin lift if you suspect a neck injury? | Jaw thrust |
| What is the correct sequence for BLS in adults? | Check the area for danger Check for response Shout for help Open the airways Listen for breathing and check for circulation Call for help (999, 2222) Give 30 chest compressions Deliver 2 rescue breaths |
| The ratio of compressions to ventilations are the same for infants, children and adults and is 15:2 | False: it is 30:2. |
| What is classed as a infant? | Any child under the age of 1 year |
| Which position should the head be in when performing BLS? | The 'neutral' position |
| What should you do with a child with an airway obstruction with an ineffective cough? | 5 back blows- Assess- 5 abdominal thrusts- Assess |
| What should the compression rate be for infant BLS? | 100/min-120/min |
| In a child or infant, when should chest compressions start? | No pulse, or slow pulse and no signs of circulation |
| You should continue CPR until... | Help arrives, or the victim starts breathing or you become exhausted |
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