Identification should include
- ABC—airway, breathing, circulation (the basic actions to be performed on a distressed or unconscious subject to ensure airflow)
- signs—what the examiner can objectively see
- symptoms—what a patient subjectively complains of
- shock—a state in which the body suffers from hypoperfusion, resulting in inadequate oxygenation of cells, tissues, and organs.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the recommended number of compressions required per minute during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
- How does one obtain CPR certification?