CPR

how to recognize an emergency CORRECT ANSWERS: look for unusual noises, sights, odors, appearances and behaviors example: screams, breaking glass, crashing metal safety CORRECT ANSWERS: do not risk your own _________________ in orer to rescue or provide first aid to another person Good Samaritan Laws CORRECT ANSWERS: state laws that help protect healthcare professionals and ordinary citizens from liability while giving emergency care to accident victims. You are protected if you are ce...

INFANT'S CHEST MUST RISE CORRECT ANSWERS: to know that a rescue breath is effective GIVE JUST BREATHS, NO CHEST COMPRESSIONS CORRECT ANSWERS: when a child's heart rate is greater that 60/BPM, has a pulse but no breathing BAG-MASK DEVICE CORRECT ANSWERS: is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR 100/BPM, 1 BREATH EVERY 6-8 SECONDS CORRECT ANSWERS: the compression/ventilation rate for a 2-rescuer CPR AFTER AN AED DELIVERS A SHOCK CORRECT ANSWERS: the re...

what is the first step when responding to an emergency situation? CORRECT ANSWERS: assess the scene/situation when do you insure that the scene is safe? CORRECT ANSWERS: as soon as you see the victim When is CPR required? CORRECT ANSWERS: no pulse or breathing & unconscious How long do you take for a pulse check? CORRECT ANSWERS: min 5 secs and max 10 secs what guidelines exist for AED use in chiildren under 8 years of age? CORRECT ANSWERS: use adult pads,dose may be used if ped...

What is the rate for chest compressions per minute for any age? CORRECT ANSWERS: 100 compressions per minute The compression-ventilation ratio for one or two rescuers for ADULT CPR is? CORRECT ANSWERS: 30 compression to 2 ventilation breaths The compression-ventilation ratio for one or two rescuer CHILD or INFANT CPR is? CORRECT ANSWERS: 15 compressions to 2 ventilation breaths Where should the hands be placed on the chest for adult CPR? CORRECT ANSWERS: hands should be placed on th...

What is A Cardiac Emergency? CORRECT ANSWERS: 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 ANSWERS: ~Early recognition and early access to the emergency medical services (EMS) system. *The sooner someone calls 9-1-1 or the local emergenc...

The emergency action steps CORRECT ANSWERS: check, call, care How do you check a victim for consciousness? CORRECT ANSWERS: tap and shout method How do you check an airway? CORRECT ANSWERS: use the head, tilt chin method How long do you check for breathing? CORRECT ANSWERS: 10 seconds When a person is unconscious what do you do? CORRECT ANSWERS: look, listen and feel for signs of life for no more than 10 seconds What is a life threatening condition where the body is strugglin...

Seven Fundamental Principles CORRECT ANSWERS: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality Humanity CORRECT ANSWERS: We serve people, but not systems. Impartiality CORRECT ANSWERS: We care for the victims and the aggressors alike. Neutrality CORRECT ANSWERS: We take initiatives, but never take sides. Independence CORRECT ANSWERS: We bow to needs, but not rulers. Voluntary Service CORRECT ANSWERS: We work around the clock, but never...

Duty to Act CORRECT ANSWERS: The duty to respond to an emergency & provide care. Failure to fulfill these duties could result in legal action. Scope of Practice CORRECT ANSWERS: The range of duties & skills you have acquired in training that you are authorized by your certification to practice. Standard of Care CORRECT ANSWERS: the public's expectation that personnel summoned to an emergency will provide care with a certain level of knowledge. Negligence CORRECT ANSWERS: Failure to...

What is the order of the 3c's CORRECT ANSWERS: Check Call Care How should you administer an epipen CORRECT ANSWERS: Ask the person if you can help them Uncap the epi pen Firmly jab in the center Rub for 10 sec (with permission) How long should you check for breathing CORRECT ANSWERS: 10 sec What if the aed pads touch each other on the patient's chest CORRECT ANSWERS: Use pediatric pads Place on the chest and one of the center of the back Don't use aed When giving brea...

After checking the scene for safety, what should you do next CORRECT ANSWERS: call-911 What are the 3 main emergency action steps? CORRECT ANSWERS: check, call, care What is the first thing you should do before giving care? CORRECT ANSWERS: make sure the scene is safe The best way to tell if a victim is conscious is to...? CORRECT ANSWERS: tap shoulder and ask if are you ok How should you check for signs of breathing? CORRECT ANSWERS: look listen and feel for no more than 10 sec...