Basic Life Support Exam B-with -2026-2027 5pages

When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification should you incorporate? A. each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object B. You do not give breaths to an unresponsive choking victim C. attempt a jaw thrust instead of a head tilt chin lift D. there are no modifications to CPR for an unresponsive choking victim each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object An 8 month old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help. You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction? A. give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts B. give abdominal thrusts C. begin 2 thumb-encircling hands chest compressions D. encourage the infant to cough give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts How do you perform chest compressions when providing high quality CPR to a child victim? A. by compressing the chest at least two thirds the depth of the chest, about 4 inches (10 cm) B. by compressing the chest at least one third the death of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm) C. by compressing the chest at least one half the depth of the chest, about 3 inches (8 cm) D. by compressing the chest at least one fourth the depth of the chest, about 1.5 inches (4 cm) by compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm) Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high quality CPR? A. the heart will adequately refill between compressions B. There will be a reduction of rescuer fatique C. The rate of chest compressions will increase D. it will reduce the risk of rib fractures the heart will adequately refill between compressions What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1 rescuer infant CPR? A. 15 compressions to 2 breaths B. 30 compressions to 2 breaths C. 20 compressions to 2 breaths D. 5 compressions to 1 berath