CPR

Question 1

How often should you switch rescuers performing chest compressions during CPR?

Answer 1

Every 2 minutes or sooner if tired.

Question 2

How deep should each cheat compression be?

Answer 2

2 inches. About the depth of a credit card.

Question 3

What is a good song to keep rhythm with while performing chest compressions?

Answer 3

Stayin’ Alive.
“Ah ah ah ah stain’ alive, stain’ alive!”

Question 4

What are the correct steps for CPR?

Answer 4

Phone 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

Question 5

Can you do CPR and use an AED on a pregnant woman?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Before giving breaths, what should you do?

Answer 6

Open the person’s airway.

Question 7

What will opening the airway correctly do?

Answer 7

Help keep the tongue out of the way to make sure your breaths are effective.

Question 8

How to give breaths correctly:

Answer 8

1. Put one hand on the forehead and the fingers of your other hand on the chin.
2. Tilt the head back and lift the chin.
3. Hold the airway open, pinch the nose, and take a normal breath.
4. Cover the persons mouth with your mouth.
5. Give a breath for a second
6. Give a second breath blowing for one second
7. Watch for the chest to rise; is the best way to know that your breaths are effective

Question 9

What should you do if you give a breath and don’t see the chest rise?

Answer 9

1. Let go and allow the head to go back to its normal position
2. Then, open the airway again by tilting the head back and lifting the chin.
3. Give another breath, making sure the chest rises.
   Don’t interrupt compressions for more than 10 seconds to give 2 breaths.

Question 10

How long should a set be for every two breaths of high quality CPR?

Answer 10

30 compressions

Question 11

If the chest doesn’t rise when giving breaths and you’ve already repositioned the airway, what should you do?

Answer 11

Begin pushing hard and fast on the chest again.

Question 12

QUALITY ADULT CPR & AED STEPS

Answer 12

1. Check to make sure the scene is safe.
2. Tap and shout to see if the person is responsive.
3. If the person is unresponsive, shout for help.
4. Have someone phone 911 and get an AED.
5. Scan the chest for 5-10 seconds, checking for breathing.
6. If the person is not breathing normally or is only gasping, provide CPR.
7. Make sure they’re on a firm flat surface.
8. Quickly move bulky clothes out of the way. If needed, you can still provide compressions over clothing. Provide chest compressions.
9. Tilt the head back and lift the chin to open the airway.
10. Give two breaths with a mask.
11. Give another set of 30 chest compressions.
12. Tilt the head back and lift the chin.
13. Give two breaths.
14. Once the AED arrives, use it immediately.
15. Turn on the AED by pushing the ON button or opening the lid.
16. Attatch the pads to the persons bare chest.
17. Plug in the pads connector.
18. Make sure no one is touching the person.
19. Press the shock button if the AED instructs you to.
20. Immediately resume CPR, starting with chest compressions.

Question 13

What should you do if you notice the person giving chest compressions isn’t doing it deep enough or fast enough?

Answer 13

Kindly, calmly and firmly say, “Deeper and faster. I’m ready to switch off when you are.”

Question 14

WHAT ARE “MILD AIRWAY BLOCKS”?

Answer 14

Where did it drink gets caught in the throat, making it difficult to swallow or even breathe for a few seconds.

Question 15

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE IS EXPERIENCING A MILD AIRWAY BLOCK?

Answer 15

The person can usually make sounds or cough. It’s best to stand by and let the person cough. If you’re worried about the person’s breathing, phone 911.

MILD AIRWAY blocks are usually resolved without help from anyone else.

Question 16

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF AN ADULT IS CHOKING?

Answer 16

If the block in the airway is severe, then the person cannot breathe, talk or make sounds. The person may also make the choking sign by holding their throat.

Question 17

IF AN ADULT HAS A SEVERE BLOCK IN THEIR AIRWAY, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Answer 17

Act right away to try and clear the airway. Give Abdominal thrusts slightly above the navel. Each thrust pushes air from the lungs like a cough. This can help remove an object blocking the airway.

Question 18

Actions to take: CHOKING IN ADULTS

Answer 18

1. Ask if the person is choking and if you can help.
2. Stand out kneel behind the person, depending on your size and the size of the person who’s choking.
3. Wrap your arms around the person’s waist.
4. Make a first with one hand.
5. Put the thumb side of your Gossett slightly above the navel and well below the breast bone.
6. Grasp your fist with your other hand and give quick upward thrusts into the abdomen.
7. Give thrusts until the object is forced out and the person can breathe, cough or speak.
8. Am adult who has been given thrusts should see a Healthcare provider as soon as possible.

Question 19

How do you give help to someone choking who’s pregnant, very large or in a wheel chair?

Answer 19

1. Put your arms under the person’s armpits and your hands on the lower half of the breast bone.
2. Pull straight back to give chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts.

Question 20

WHAT IS A BLIND FINGER SWEEP?

Answer 20

Attempting to reach in and pull anything out that you can’t see from someone’s mouth. This may cause the object to become lodged father back in the airway.

Question 21

SHOULD YOU PERFORM CPR ON SOMEONE WHO WAS CHOKING AND IS NOW UNRESPONSIVE?

Answer 21

Yes. Perform CPR as normal. Each time before giving breaths, open the airway and quickly check inside the mouth at the back of the threadless for the object. If you can clearly see the object in the mouth, take it out.
Continue CPR until the person speaks, breathes, or moves or until someone more advanced takes over.

Question 22

WATER COMPETENCY:

Answer 22

The ability to anticipate, avoid, and survive common drowning situations.

Question 23

WHAT ARE THE STRATEGIES TO PREVENT DROWNING?

Answer 23

1. Install a 4 foot self locking fence around pools.
2. Wearing a life jacket
3. Life guards and CPR training
4. Swimming lessons
5. Supervision
   Minimize risk by using multiple layers of protection

Question 24

FIRST AID

Answer 24

The immediate care that you give an ill or injured person before rescuers with more advanced training arrive or take over.

Question 25

HOW DO YOU MOVE AN UNRESPONSIVE PERSON OUT OF DANGERS WAY?

Answer 25

Grab their clothing at the shoulders, and pull them carefully to safety.

Question 26

RESPONSIVE:

Answer 26

Someone who moves, speaks, blinks, or otherwise reacts.

Question 27

UNRESPONSIVE:

Answer 27

Someone who doesn't move, speak, blink, or otherwise react.

Question 28

IF A PERSON IS CONFUSED OR CAN'T ANSWER WHEN YOU ASK IF THEY NEED HELP, WHAT DO YOU DO?

Answer 28

Assume the person wants help.

Question 29

IF A RESPONDING PERSON ONLY MOVES, MOANS, OR GROANS WHEN YOU ASK IF THEY NEED HELP, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Answer 29

Follow first aid procedures by shouting for help and phoning 911. Look for obvious signs of injury such as bleeding, broken bones, burns, bites and look for a medical ID bracelet or necklace.

Question 30

WHAT ARE SIGNS OF BREATHING PROBLEMS?

Answer 30

- Breathe very fast or very slowly - Struggles with every breath - Has noisy breathing (a sound or whistle) - Can only make sounds or speak only a few words at a time between breaths

Question 31

CARDIAC ARREST:

Answer 31

- Abnormal heart rhythm - Heart can no longer pump blood - Person becomes unresponsive and is not breathing GIVE CPR IMMEDIATELY

Question 32

HEART ATTACK:

Answer 32

-Blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked - The longer the person goes without treatment, the greater the possible damage to the heart muscle

Question 33

HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS:

Answer 33

- Discomfort in the middle of the chest - Lasts more than a few minutes, or it may go away and come back - Feels like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain - Discomfort in upper body: one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, stomach - Shortness of breath (with our without chest discomfort) - Breaking out in a cold sweat - Nausea - Light-headededness Women having a heart attack, more likely than men, report discomfort in back, jaw, neck or shoulder, sourness of breath nausea or vomiting

Question 34

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO ACT FAST DURING A HEART ATTACK?

Answer 34

Every minute matters. Many treatments for heart attacks are most successful if given right away. The longer it takes to get help, the worse the person could get and even die.

Question 35

WHAT TO DO FOR A HEART ATTACK:

Answer 35

1. Make sure the person stays calm and rests. 2. Phone 911. 3. Get the first aid kit and AED. 4. Have the person chew and swallow 1 adult or 2 low-dose aspirins (as long as they aren't allergic to aspirin, bleeding seriously, or have signs of a stroke). 5. Provide CPR and use AED if the person becomes unresponsive. Unresponsive + not breathing or only gasping = Provide CPR

Question 36

WHAT IS FAINTING?

Answer 36

When a person briefly stops responding, typically for less than a minute, and then seams find.

Question 37

WHAT CAUSES FAINTING?

Answer 37

Not enough blood going to the brain. Often preceded by dizziness.

Question 38

WHEN DOES FAINTING USUALLY OCCUR?

Answer 38

When someone: - Stands without moving for a long time, especially if it's hot. - Has a heart condition - Suddenly stands after squatting or bending down - Receives had news

Question 39

WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE IS DIZZY BUT STILL RESPONSIVE:

Answer 39

1. Help them sit out or flat on the floor. 2. Sitting: have them put their head between their knees. Lying down: have them cross one leg over the other and tense their leg, abdominal,, and buttocks muscles. 3. Don't let them get up too quickly. 4. Phone 911 if the person doesn't improve or becomes unresponsive 5. If the person becomes unresponsive and is not breathing, begin CPR.

Question 40

IF A PERSON FAINTS AND WAKES UP, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Answer 40

Have the person lie flat on the floor until they can sit up and feel normal. Check for injuries is the person fell.

Question 41

HOW CAN MOST BLEEDING BE STOPPED?

Answer 41

With direct pressure on the wound.

Question 42

WHAT IS A DRESSING?

Answer 42

Clean material, such as gauze or a piece of cloth, used directly on a wound to stop bleeding.

Question 43

WHAT IS A BANDAGE?

Answer 43

Material used to protect our cover an injured body part. A bandage can also be used to keep pressure on a wound. If necessary, you can hold a gauze dressing over a wound with a bandage.

Question 44

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO WITH BLEEDING INJURIES?

Answer 44

1. Identify the amount of bleeding 2. Identify the location of the bleeding

Question 45

HOW SHOULD MINOR BLEEDING BE HANDLED?

Answer 45

1. Wash area with soap and water 2. Apply a dressing to the wound Once bleeding has stopped 3. Apply an antibiotic ointment (if the person has no known allergies) 4. Apply an adhesive bandage This has been proven to help wound heal faster and more effectively.