Basic Life Support Exam A

Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim's survival? {Ans: Performing high-quality CPR}"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed. {Ans: Clear roles and responsibilities}"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed. {Ans: Knowing your limitations}When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification should you incorporate? {Ans: Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object}What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? {Ans: 2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions}Which victim requires high-quality CPR? {Ans: A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse}While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished {Ans: Compressing to depth of at least 2 inches}Why is defibrillation important? {Ans: It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm}A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action? {Ans: Start CPR,