Question

An adult patient suffers cardiac arrest in bed and requires CPR.

When compressing the patient's chest, which technique promotes
high-quality CPR?
Select all correct options that apply.
A.Place one hand on top of the other and interlace your fingers or hold them up so that
they are not resting on the patient's chest
B.Adjust the bed or use a secure step or stool so you are at an appropriate working
height
C.Place down a CPR board or activate the system in the bed to ensure a firm CPR
surface
D.Position yourself so your shoulders are directly over your hands.
E.Overlap your hands, slightly bend your elbows and use your arm muscles to
compress the chest
F.Place your hands on the center of the patient's chest above the nipple line

Answer 1

High-quality CPR for an adult patient in cardiac arrest requires placement of one hand on top of the other with interlaced fingers or raised fingers, proper bed height or use of a step, a firm CPR surface, alignment of shoulders directly over hands, and correct hand positioning above the patient's nipple line with straight elbows. The chest must be compressed at least 5 cm deep at a rate of 100 compressions per minute.

Step-by-step explanation:

The technique that promotes high-quality CPR for an adult patient who suffers cardiac arrest in bed includes several key components. These are: A. Placing one hand on top of the other and interlacing your fingers or holding them up so that they are not resting on the patient's chest, B. Adjusting the bed height or using a secure step or stool so you are at the appropriate working height, C. Placing down a CPR board or activating the bed system to ensure a firm CPR surface, D. Positioning yourself so your shoulders are directly over your hands, and F. Placing your hands on the center of the patient's chest above the nipple line. Note that performing CPR with slightly bent elbows as mentioned in E is incorrect; elbows should be straight. Proper hand placement and body positioning are crucial to deliver effective chest compressions. High-quality CPR requires the provider to compress the chest at least 5 cm deep and at a rate of 100 compressions per minute, emulating the beat of the song 'Staying Alive' by the Bee Gees. Ensuring a firm surface underneath the patient and correct positioning of the person administering CPR are vital to the effectiveness of the chest compressions.

Answer 2

Position yourself so your shoulders are directly over your hands.

2. Place one hand on top of the other and interlace your fingers or hold them up so that they are not resting on the patient's chest

3. Keep your arms straight and lock your elbows. Compress the chest using a straight down-and-up motion.