CPR

Question 1

What are the three emergency action steps in first aid?

Answer 1

Check-call-care

Question 2

What is the risk level of catching a disease when giving first aid care?

Answer 2

Very low

Question 3

What does PPE stand for?

Answer 3

Personal protective equipment

Question 4

What are examples of personal protective equipment used in first aid?

Answer 4

Latex-free disposable gloves
-CPR breathing barriers
-Face mask
-Eye protection

Question 5

What should you do if PPE is not available during an emergency?

Answer 5

Don’t wait, take action right away

Question 6

How long should you wash your hands with soap and water before and after providing first aid?

Answer 6

20 seconds

Question 7

What should you use if soap and water are not available?

Answer 7

alcohol-based hand sanitizer

Question 8

Why is it important to avoid touching surfaces while wearing gloves during first aid?

Answer 8

You can transfer germs, and when others touch the surface they’re at risk of an infection.

Question 9

What are the three senses you should rely on when assessing an emergency scene?

Answer 9

SIGHT-SMELL-HEARING

Question 10

What are some examples of unusual odors you might smell that could signal a dangerous situation?

Answer 10

Chemical or other noxious smell

Question 11

What types of unusual noises might alert you that someone needs help?

Answer 11

Screaming, crashing, or crying

Question 12

What unusual behaviors or appearances might you notice that indicate a person is in distress?

Answer 12

moaning, staggering, appearing unresponsive, and clutching their throat.

Question 13

What should you check for when you arrive at the scene of an emergency?

Answer 13

Check for safety

Question 14

What information should you give when obtaining consent to help someone?

Answer 14

Who you are, and that you are trained and what you plan to do

Question 15

What should you do if the person cannot give consent and no parent or guardian is present?

Answer 15

Consent is implied, take action

Question 16

When checking an unresponsive person, what life-threatening conditions should you look for?

Answer 16

Breathing, life-threatening bleeding, etc

Question 17

What is the SHOUT-TAP-SHOUT method and when do you use it?

Answer 17

This method helps to check if a person is responsive and conscious.
Shout the adult or child’s name, tap them on the shoulder or their arm, and shout again.

Question 18

How does the SHOUT-TAP-SHOUT method differ for infants compared to adults?

Answer 18

For an infant(Baby) shout their name, tap them on the bottom of their foot, and shout their name again.

Question 19

What dose SAM stand for?

Answer 19

Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medication and medical conditions

Question 20

Why is it important to ask SAM questions as early as possible in an emergency?

Answer 20

As time goes on the person may be less able to say things you may be able to gather the information that others might not be able to later

Question 21

Why is it important to assign one specific person to call 911 rather than shouting it out to a group?

Answer 21

So you know who made the call and that it gets done.

Question 22

What emergency equipment should you try to get when calling for help?

Answer 22

(AED, a first aid kit, and a bleeding control kit)

Question 23

How should you give care during an emergency?

Answer 23

• Give care consistent with your knowledge and training
• offer to assist the person with medication administration
• help the person rest in the most comfortable position
• keep the person from getting chilled or overheated
• reassure the person
• continue to watch for changes in the person’s condition

Question 24

What should you do if the person who appears unresponsive is lying face down?

Answer 24

Check for responsiveness by calling 911 or telling someone to do so, and then roll the person onto their back to check for breathing

Question 25

What is the purpose of placing someone in the recovery position?

Answer 25

Lowers the risk of choking and aspiration

Question 26

What are the steps to properly place a person in the recovery position?

Answer 26

Kneel beside the person. Straighten their arms and legs. Fold the arm closest to you over their chest. Place the other arm at a right angle to their body. Get the leg closest to you and bend the knee.

Question 27

What are some common causes of cardiac arrest?

Answer 27

Heart attack Drowning Breathing emergencies Tramua

Question 28

What are the signs that a person is in cardiac arrest?

Answer 28

Not responsive, not breathing/gasping, and has no heartbeat.

Question 29

What happens to the heart during cardiac arrest?

Answer 29

The heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to keep blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs.

Question 30

Why is high-quality CPR important for someone in cardiac arrest?

Answer 30

It can double or triple a person's chance of survival

Question 31

How deep should chest compressions be for an adult?

Answer 31

At least 2 inches

Question 32

What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio in adult CPR?

Answer 32

30 compressions and 2 breaths

Question 33

How long should each rescue breath last?

Answer 33

1 second

Question 34

What should you see after giving a rescue breath?

Answer 34

The chest rising

Question 35

How long should any necessary interruptions in chest compressions last?

Answer 35

Less than 10 seconds

Question 36

When should you start CPR with breaths first rather than chest compressions?

Answer 36

When drowning

Question 37

Where should you position the one-way valve when placing the face shield?

Answer 37

Over the face, and over the mouth

Question 38

What technique should you use to open the airway before giving breaths?

Answer 38

The head tilt chin lift method

Question 39

What position should the head be in to open the airway properly?

Answer 39

Open the airway to a past neutral position

Question 40

What do you do after giving the first breath?

Answer 40

Allow the chest to fall and air to exit while you take another breath.

Question 41

Where should the pocket mask be placed on the person's face?

Answer 41

Over the person's nose and mouth

Question 42

What part of the face should the mask not go past?

Answer 42

It should not go past the chin

Question 43

How do you create a proper seal with a pocket mask?

Answer 43

seal the mask to the face with your hands

Question 44

What should you do if the chest does not rise after the first breath?

Answer 44

Re-open the airway and give a 2nd breath

Question 45

What might be the issue if the chest still does not rise after adjusting the airway?

Answer 45

An object might be blocking the airway

Question 46

What are the signs that you can stop giving CPR?

Answer 46

* You notice an obvious sign of life, like breathing. * An AED is ready. * Another trained responder is available to take over compressions. * EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person. * You are alone and too tired to continue. * The scene becomes unsafe.

Question 47

What should you do if another trained responder is present during CPR?

Answer 47

The additional responder should switch with the original responder whenever the original responder giving compressions indicates that they are tiring or after every five cycles of CPR (about every 2 minutes).

Question 48

When should you use adult AED pads?

Answer 48

Use adult AED pads on anyone older than eight years of age and or weighing more than 55 pounds.

Question 49

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult?

Answer 49

In an adult, one AED pad must be placed on the upper right side of the person’s chest and one must be placed on the lower left side of the person’s chest.

Question 50

Is it safe to use an AED on a pregnant woman? Can you use an AED in the rain, snow, or on a metal surface?

Answer 50

It is safe to use an AED on pregnant women, in rain and snow, and when the person is lying on a metal surface.

Question 51

Is it necessary to shave chest hair or remove jewelry before applying AED pads?

Answer 51

It is not necessary to shave a person’s chest hair before applying the AED pads nor remove jewelry or piercings before using the AED.

Question 52

What do you do immediately after delivering a shock with an AED?

Answer 52

As soon as the shock is delivered, or if no shock is advised, immediately start CPR, beginning with compressions. Even after a successful shock, a person will still have low flow and starting CPR immediately will help.

Question 53

Can you place AED pads over a pacemaker or implantable medical device?

Answer 53

An AED is also safe to use on a person with an implantable medical device (e.g., pacemaker) but the AED pads should not be placed directly over the device.

Question 54

how deep should and infants compression be?

Answer 54

1 and a half inches

Question 55

What is the correct chest compression rate?

Answer 55

100-120

Question 56

What is the neutral head position for an infant during CPR?

Answer 56

Neutral position

Question 57

What should you do if the choking person is too large or pregnant?

Answer 57

Give them chest thrust

Question 58

Explain how to give CPR to adults and infants

Question 59

When should you do a finger sweep?

Answer 59

When you see an object in the person's mouth

Question 60

Where do you deliver the back blows

Answer 60

Between the shoulder blades

Question 61

How many back blows and abdominal thrust should adults and children/infants should be receiving?

Answer 61

5 of each

Question 62

What are some examples of life-threatening sudden illnesses?

Answer 62

* Heart attack * Asthma attack * Anaphylaxis * Diabetic emergency * Seizures * Shock * Opioid overdose * Stroke * High fever in young children and infants * Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration in young children and infants

Question 63

Which sudden illness involves difficulty breathing due to airway inflammation and narrowing?

Answer 63

Asthma attack

Question 64

What sudden illness involves the interruption of blood flow to the brain?

Answer 64

strokes

Question 65

What condition involves uncontrollable electrical activity in the brain, which may result in convulsions or loss of consciousness?

Answer 65

seizure

Question 66

How should you position an unresponsive person who is breathing?

Answer 66

Recovery position

Question 67

What is epinephrine used for during a medical emergency?

Answer 67

Anaphylaxis

Question 68

When should naloxone be used?

Answer 68

For opioid overdose

Question 69

What kind of medication would you assist with during a diabetic emergency?

Answer 69

Sugar, glucose tablets, gel, or liquid

Question 70

When might you offer aspirin to a person in distress?

Answer 70

For a heart attack

Question 71

What is the temperature threshold that defines a fever?

Answer 71

100.4 F 38C

Question 72

What is a febrile seizure, and what causes it?

Answer 72

children and infants can have something called a febrile seizure, which is due to a sudden rise in temperature.

Question 73

At what temperature should you consult a healthcare provider for a fever in an infant younger than 3 months?

Answer 73

100.4 F 38C

Question 74

At what temperature should you seek help for a child younger than 2 years?

Answer 74

102.5 F 39.2C

Question 75

What are three common signs and symptoms of a stroke?

Answer 75

Facial weakness on one side Arm or grip weakness on one side Speech disturbances (FAST)

Question 76

Why is it important to note the time when stroke symptoms first appear?

Answer 76

This is important information to give to EMS professionals. Some of the medications and procedures used to treat stroke in the hospital are only effective within a certain time frame after the onset of signs and symptoms

Question 77

Signs that indicate a person is choking may include which of the following? Select 3 answers.

Answer 77

The person looks surprised. The person is making high-pitched squeaking noises. The person is coughing.

Question 78

What should you do if a choking person is coughing forcefully?

Answer 78

Encourage them to keep coughing

Question 79

As you approach the person you notice they appear responsive, but they are having trouble breathing. Which of the following sudden illnesses are you most likely to suspect? Select 3 answers.

Answer 79

Asthma Anaphylaxis Heart Attack

Question 80

You obtain consent, call 9-1-1 and continue checking a responsive person who is having trouble breathing. The person’s lips are swelling, and they are scratching a bee sting on their arm. You notice a medical alert bracelet and they nod their head when you ask if they have an allergy. What do you suspect is wrong with the person and what care should you give?

Answer 80

The person is experiencing anaphylaxis. Assist them with administering epinephrine via an auto-injector.

Question 81

Ten minutes later, they are still having trouble breathing and EMS has not yet arrived. You should help the person administer a second dose of the medication. True or false?

Answer 81

TRUE

Question 82

You are caring for a person with life-threatening bleeding. You have applied a tourniquet and are waiting for EMS to arrive. The person becomes confused and irritable. You notice that their skin is very pale and feels moist. They complain that their heart is racing. The person is most likely experiencing shock. True or false?

Answer 82

TRUE

Question 83

If the person with a suspected opioid overdose is unresponsive and not breathing (cardiac arrest), which care step should you do first?

Answer 83

Immediately begin CPR!

Question 84

What is important to determine before giving sugar by mouth to the person experiencing a diabetic emergency? Select 3 answers.

Answer 84

Make sure the person is awake. Make sure the person can follow simple commands. Make sure the person can chew and swallow.

Question 85

Vomiting and diarrhea in young children and infants can lead to which of the following? Select 2 answers

Answer 85

Dehydration and shock