Special Considerations in CPR: Infants, Children, and Pregnant Women

Question 1

When performing CPR on an infant, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Two fingers to provide compressions.

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One hand to provide compressions.

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Two hands to provide compressions.

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An AED as soon as possible.

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of shock in a child?

Accepted Answer

Pale or bluish skin and rapid heart rate

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Normal breathing pattern and absence of pain

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Rapid heart rate and absence of pain

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Pale or bluish skin and normal breathing pattern

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding

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Sleeping on the stomach

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Exposure to smoke

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Use of a pacifier

Question 4

When providing CPR to a pregnant woman, which positioning modification should be made?

Accepted Answer

Tilt the woman to her left, with a wedge placed under her right hip

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Elevate the woman's lower extremities

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Tilt the woman's head back

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Administer oxygen via nasal cannula

Question 5

Which of the following indicates that an infant or child is in cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Unresponsiveness and absence of breathing

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Rapid and thready pulse

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Pale skin

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Gagging and coughing

Question 6

What is the purpose of tilt modification during CPR for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

To improve blood flow to the fetus

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To prevent aspiration

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To facilitate chest compressions

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To reduce the risk of uterine rupture

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of using an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the case of sudden cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

To deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm

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To diagnose the underlying cause of the cardiac arrest

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To provide oxygen to the patient

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To measure the patient's vital signs

Question 8

When checking for breathing in a victim, it is recommended to:

Accepted Answer

Look, listen, and feel for chest movement

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Use a stethoscope

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Call their name

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Shake their shoulders

Question 9

What is the appropriate depth for chest compressions when performing CPR on an adult?

Accepted Answer

2-2.5 inches

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1-1.5 inches

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3-3.5 inches

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4-4.5 inches

Question 10

During CPR in pregnant women, which complication can arise due to increased pressure on the aorta from the enlarged uterus?

Accepted Answer

Aortic dissection

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Pulmonary embolism

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Uterine rupture

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Hypovolemic shock

Question 11

When performing CPR on an infant, the compressor should use two fingers to provide compressions to which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

At the center of the infant's chest, just below the nipple line

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Over the lower half of the infant's sternum

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On the infant's back, between the shoulder blades

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On the infant's abdomen, just below the rib cage

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a recognized sign of cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Agonal breathing

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Unresponsiveness

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Absence of breathing

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Dilated pupils

Question 13

What is the purpose of rescue breathing?

Accepted Answer

To provide the patient with oxygenated air

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To stimulate the patient's heart rate

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To prevent infection

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To prevent aspiration

Question 14

When performing CPR on an individual with a suspected spinal injury, the rescuer should:

Accepted Answer

Support the head and neck in a neutral position

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Roll the individual onto their side

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Lift the individual by their arms

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Use a spine board

Question 15

When providing CPR to an infant less than one year old, which technique is recommended for chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

Use two fingertips to provide gentle compressions with a depth of 1.5 inches (4 centimeters).

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Use the same compression technique as for adults, with a depth of 3 inches (7.5 centimeters).

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Use the heel of one hand to provide firm compressions with a depth of 2 inches (5 centimeters).

Question 16

When assessing an unresponsive child, the most crucial step to take is to:

Accepted Answer

Check for breathing immediately.

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Check for a pulse before anything else.

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Call for emergency assistance right away.

Question 17

The recommended depth of chest compressions for infants during CPR is:

Accepted Answer

1.5 inches (4 centimeters).

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3 inches (7.5 centimeters).

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0.5 inches (1 centimeter).

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2 inches (5 centimeters).

Question 18

Which of the following is a potential complication that may arise during CPR on a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Uterine rupture.

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Myocardial infarction.

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Pulmonary embolism.

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Stroke.

Question 19

The most prevalent cause of sudden cardiac arrest in infants is:

Accepted Answer

Congenital heart defects.

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Respiratory distress.

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Electrolyte imbalances.

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Trauma.