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You witness an adult collapse in cardiac arrest. You are trained in CPR, but you have no breathing barrier and are unwilling to give rescue breaths. What should you do?
Correct answer: A - Give chest compressions only, without stopping for ventilations
A 9-year-old falls from playground equipment at a public park and has an obvious arm injury. No parent or guardian is present. How should you proceed?
Correct answer: D - Give care under implied consent for the injured child
You find an adult collapsed on the office floor. He does not respond when you shout and tap his shoulder. As you check for breathing, you notice occasional irregular gasping sounds. What should you do?
Correct answer: B - Begin CPR immediately and send someone for an AED
You are giving chest compressions to an adult in cardiac arrest. To what depth should you compress the chest?
Correct answer: C - At least 2 inches, but no more than 2.4 inches
You have attached an AED to an adult in cardiac arrest. The AED advises a shock, you clear everyone, and you press the shock button. What should you do immediately next?
Correct answer: A - Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
A construction worker is found sitting in the shade after several hours in extreme heat. His skin is hot and dry, he is confused, and he cannot tell you where he is. What does this indicate, and what is the priority?
Correct answer: C - Heat stroke - call 9-1-1 and begin rapid cooling immediately
You are applying direct pressure to a deep laceration on a man's forearm, but blood has soaked through the dressing. What should you do?
Correct answer: D - Add more dressings on top and keep applying firm pressure
You are alone at a swimming pool when you pull an unresponsive 8-year-old from the water. She is not breathing. Your phone is in your pocket. What should you do first?
Correct answer: B - Give about 2 minutes of CPR, then call 9-1-1
You find a teenager unresponsive on a couch. She is breathing normally, and there is no indication of injury to her head, neck, or back. What should you do while waiting for EMS?
Correct answer: A - Roll her onto her side into a recovery position and monitor her breathing
A 7-month-old infant is choking. She cannot cry, cough, or make any sound. What is the correct sequence of care?
Correct answer: C - 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts, alternating
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