2010 - AHA ECC Adult Chain of Survival

The links in the 2010 AHA ECC Adult Chain of Survival are as follows:
1.  Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
2.  Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
3. Rapid defibrillation
4. Effective advanced life support
5. Integrated post–cardiac arrest care

MCQ 19:

A fifth link in the AHA ECC Adult Chain of Survival in 2010 guidelines is:
a) Early CPR

b) Post Cardiac arrest care

c) Rapid defibrillation

d) Effective advanced life support


Ans:  b) Post Cardiac arrest care


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MCQ 18

The Adult BLS Sequence recommended as per 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR is:

a) Airway – Breathing – Circulation


b) Breathing – Airway – Circulation


c) Circulation – Airway – Breathing

d) Circulation – Breathing – Airway

Ans: c) Circulation – Airway – Breathing