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Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED __ Questions And Answers
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Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED __Questions And Answers
What is A Cardiac Emergency? Correct Ans - A cardiac emergency is a life
threatening. It can happen to a victim of any age, on land or in water. The care for a cardiac
emergency is CPR and using an AED. By following the chain of cardiac survival the victim
will have a greater change of survival.
What is the cardiac chain of survival Correct Ans - ~Early recognition and early
access to the emergency medical services (EMS) system.
*The sooner someone calls 9-1-1 or the local emergency number, the sooner EMS
personnel will arrive and take over.
~Early CPR.
*CPR helps supply oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. This helps keep the victim
alive until an AED is used or more advanced medical care is provided.
~Early defibrillation.
*An electrical shock, called defibrillation, may help restore an effective heart rhythm.
Defibrillation is delivered using an AED.
~Early advanced medical care.
*EMS personnel provide more advanced medical care and transport the victim to a
hospital.
For each minute CPR and defibrillation are delayed, the victim's chance for survival is
reduced by about 10 percent.
For each minute CPR and Defibrillation are delayed the chance of survival decreases by
how much. Correct Ans - For each minute CPR and defibrillation are delayed, the
victim's chance for survival is reduced by about 10 percent.
When the muscle of the heart suffers a loss of oxygenated blood what does this result in
Correct Ans - Myocardial infraction (MI) or heart attack
Causes of heart attack Correct Ans - Heart attacks usually result from
cardiovascular disease. Other common causes
of heart attack include respiratory distress, electrocution and traumatic injury. The most
common conditions caused by cardiovascular disease include coronary heart disease (also
known as coronary artery disease) and stroke.
~Recognizing a heart attack Correct Ans - ~Chest discomfort or pain that is severe,
lasts longer than 3 to 5 minutes, goes away and comes back, or persists even during rest
~Discomfort, pressure or pain that is persistent and ranges from discomfort to an
unbearable crushing sensation in the center of the chest, possibly spreading to the
, shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, stomach or back, and usually not relieved by resting, changing
position or taking medication
~Pain that comes and goes (such as angina pectoris)
~Difficulty breathing, such as at a faster rate than normal or noisy breathing n Pale or
ashen skin, especially around the face
~Sweating, especially on the face
~Dizziness or light-headedness
~Nausea or vomiting
~Fatigue, lightheadedness or loss of consciousness
***Some people show no signs at all. Women may experience different pain than men.
Women most often have a sharp sudden paint short lived pain outside the breast bone***
When a lady is having a heart attack what symptoms are the most likely to have
Correct Ans - Women are somewhat more likely to experience some of the other
warning signs, such as shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, back or jaw pain and
unexplained fatigue or malaise
What should you do when caring for a heart attack Correct Ans - ~Take immediate
action and summon EMS personnel.
~Have the victim stop any activity and rest in a comfortable position.
~Loosen tight or uncomfortable clothing. ~Closely monitor the victim until EMS personnel
take over. Note any changes in the victim's appearance or behavior.
~Comfort the victim.
~Assist the victim with prescribed medication, such as nitroglycerin or aspirin,
and administer emergency oxygen, if is available and you are trained to do so. n Be
prepared to perform CPR and use an AED.
***You should also ask questions to get information that relates to the victim's condition,
such as what happened, whether the victim has any medical conditions or is taking any
medications, or when was the last time the victim had anything to eat or drink.***
If anything what is the one piece of information that you should ask the victim Correct
Ans - "What is your name Sir/m'am
Where should a person having a heart attack be placed. Correct Ans - On a FLAT
FIRM SURFACE
What does sample stand for Correct Ans - S = Signs and symptoms
These include bleeding, skin that is cool and moist, pain, nausea, headache
and difficulty breathing.
A = Allergies
Determine if the victim is allergic to any medications, food, or environmental elements,
such as pollen or bees.
M = Medications
Find out if the victim is using any prescription or nonprescription
medications.
P = Pertinent past medical history
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