Rescue Breathing Techniques: Master Life-Saving Skills for Emergencies

Question 1

In the initial assessment of an unresponsive person, what is the first step before providing rescue breathing?

Accepted Answer

Check for breathing

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Pinch the nose closed

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Tilt the head back and lift the chin

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Give two breaths

Question 2

Which type of rescue breathing is most appropriate when a victim has a suspected head or neck injury?

Accepted Answer

Bag-valve-mask with cervical spine stabilization

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Mouth-to-mouth

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Nasal cannula

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Heimlich maneuver

Question 3

When providing rescue breathing, what is the most crucial factor to prioritize?

Accepted Answer

The victim's safety

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The rescuer's safety

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The victim's comfort

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The speed of the rescue

Question 4

The primary goal of rescue breathing is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide oxygen to the victim

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Clear the victim's airway

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Stimulate the victim's breathing

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Prevent the victim from aspirating

Question 5

A sign that rescue breathing is effective is:

Accepted Answer

The victim's chest is rising and falling

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The victim's pulse is returning

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The victim's pupils are dilated

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The victim is starting to vomit

Question 6

The first step in checking for breathing in an unconscious victim is to:

Accepted Answer

Look, listen, and feel for breathing

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Tap the victim's shoulder and shout their name

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Call 911

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Begin CPR

Question 7

If you are unable to provide rescue breaths due to personal risk, you should:

Accepted Answer

Use a barrier device such as a pocket mask

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Continue with chest compressions until help arrives

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Stop CPR and administer first aid

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Leave the victim and call for help

Question 8

Which of the following is a contraindication to performing mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths?

Accepted Answer

The victim has a known infectious disease

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The rescuer is not trained in rescue breathing

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The victim is breathing on their own

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The victim's airway is obstructed

Question 9

Which of the following should be done before using a BVM?

Accepted Answer

Tilt the victim's head back and lift their chin

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Suction the victim's airway

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Insert an oropharyngeal airway

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Apply a suction cup to the victim's chest

Question 10

What is the recommended volume of air for each rescue breath using a BVM?

Accepted Answer

700-900 mL

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500-700 mL

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900-1100 mL

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1100-1300 mL

Question 11

Which of the following is a potential complication of rescue breathing?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration

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Vomiting

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Brain damage

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Kidney failure

Question 12

How do you check for breathing in a victim?

Accepted Answer

Look, listen, and feel for breathing.

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Place your ear next to their mouth and chest.

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Check for a pulse.

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Look for chest rise and fall.

Question 13

What is the proper technique for performing mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing?

Accepted Answer

Pinch the nose closed and blow into the victim's mouth until you see their chest rise.

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Cover the victim's mouth and nose with your mouth and blow until you see their chest rise.

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Use a bag-valve-mask device to deliver breaths.

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Tilt the victim's head back and blow into their nose until you see their chest rise.

Question 14

How often should you give rescue breaths?

Accepted Answer

Every 15 seconds

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Every 5 seconds

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Every 10 seconds

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Every 30 seconds

Question 15

What should you do if you encounter a victim who is unconscious and not breathing?

Accepted Answer

Call for emergency medical services immediately and begin rescue breathing.

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Try to revive the victim with chest compressions.

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Check for a pulse and if absent, begin CPR.

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Wait for someone more qualified to arrive.

Question 16

To ensure a proper seal during bag-valve-mask ventilation, the mask should be placed over the:

Accepted Answer

Nose and mouth.

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Nose only.

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Mouth only.

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Nose and chin.

Question 17

The primary purpose of providing rescue breathing during CPR is to:

Accepted Answer

Oxygenate the brain and vital organs.

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Stimulate the heart.

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Clear the airway.

Question 18

When performing rescue breathing on an infant or small child, the volume of air delivered should be:

Accepted Answer

Less than the volume for an adult.

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Equal to the volume for an adult.

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Greater than the volume for an adult.

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The amount that can be comfortably delivered.

Question 19

An indication of effective rescue breathing is:

Accepted Answer

The victim's chest visibly rising and falling.

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The victim coughing or gagging.

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The victim's skin turning pink.

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The victim's pupils dilating.

Question 20

Rescue breathing should be continued for:

Accepted Answer

Until emergency medical services arrive.

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For a maximum of 10 minutes.

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Until the victim regains consciousness.

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For a maximum of 5 minutes.

Question 21

A potential complication of rescue breathing is:

Accepted Answer

Vomiting.

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Heart attack.

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Seizure.

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Stroke.

Question 22

The purpose of performing a head-tilt and chin-lift maneuver before rescue breathing is to:

Accepted Answer

Open the airway.

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Reduce the risk of choking.

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Assess the victim's level of consciousness.

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Increase the volume of air delivered.

Question 23

When providing rescue breathing to a victim with suspected spinal injuries, you should:

Accepted Answer

Use a jaw-thrust maneuver instead of a head-tilt.

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Perform rescue breathing through the nose only.

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Increase the volume of air delivered.

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Use a suction device to clear the airway.