When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, in which order should the nurse perform the steps?
A) Airway, breathing, compressions
B) Breathing, airway, compressions
C) Compressions, breathing, airway
D) compressions, airway, breathing
D) compressions, airway, breathing
Explanation: A) In the acute situation, basic life support is performed in accordance to the AHA guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care. Trained professionals and laypeople can carry out activities to resuscitate the patient in cardiac arrest using the acronym CAB, which stands for compressions, airway, and breathing.
B) In the acute situation, basic life support is performed in accordance to the AHA guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care. Trained professionals and laypeople can carry out activities to resuscitate the patient in cardiac arrest using the acronym CAB, which stands for compressions, airway, and breathing.
C) In the acute situation, basic life support is performed in accordance to the AHA guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care. Trained professionals and laypeople can carry out activities to resuscitate the patient in cardiac arrest using the acronym CAB, which stands for compressions, airway, and breathing.
D) In the acute situation, basic life support is performed in accordance to the AHA guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care. Trained professionals and laypeople can carry out activities to resuscitate the patient in cardiac arrest using the acronym CAB, which stands for compressions, airway, and breathing.
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