CPR is in progress on a pregnant woman. Shortly after manually displacing her uterus to the left, return of spontaneous circulation occurs. Which of the following would MOST likely explain this? Select one: A. Increased blood flow to her heart caused her ventricles to stop fibrillating, which restored her pulse. B. Pressure was relieved from her aorta and vena cava, which improved chest compression effectiveness. C. Displacement of her uterus allowed her lungs to expand more fully, which restored her pulse. D. Displacement of her uterus caused blood to flow backward, which increased blood flow to her heart.

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CPR is in progress on a pregnant woman. Shortly after manually displacing her uterus to the left, return of spontaneous circulation occurs. Which of the following would MOST likely explain this?

Select one:
A. Increased blood flow to her heart caused her ventricles to stop fibrillating, which restored her pulse.
B. Pressure was relieved from her aorta and vena cava, which improved chest compression effectiveness.
C. Displacement of her uterus allowed her lungs to expand more fully, which restored her pulse.
D. Displacement of her uterus caused blood to flow backward, which increased blood flow to her heart.

 
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Complications associated with chest compressions include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. liver laceration. B. a fractured sternum. C. rib fractures. D. gastric distention.

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Complications associated with chest compressions include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Select one:
A. liver laceration.
B. a fractured sternum.
C. rib fractures.
D. gastric distention.

 
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Between each chest compression, you should __________. Select one: A. remove your hands from the chest B. check for a pulse C. administer a breath D. allow full chest recoil

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Between each chest compression, you should __________.

Select one:
A. remove your hands from the chest
B. check for a pulse
C. administer a breath
D. allow full chest recoil

 
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Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. any form of emergency medical treatment that is performed by advanced EMTs, paramedics, physicians, and emergency nurses. B. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency. C. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest. D. invasive emergency medical interventions such as intravenous therapy, manual defibrillation, and advanced airway management.

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Basic life support (BLS) is defined as:

Select one:
A. any form of emergency medical treatment that is performed by advanced EMTs, paramedics, physicians, and emergency nurses.
B. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency.
C. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest.
D. invasive emergency medical interventions such as intravenous therapy, manual defibrillation, and advanced airway management.

 
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