CPR

Question 1

What is the pneumonic to help remember CPR?

Answer 1

Dr ABCD

Danger
Responsiveness
Airways
Breathing
Circulation 
Disability

Question 2

How is danger assessed?

Answer 2

Ask examiner “is it safe to proceed”

Question 3

How is responsiveness assessed?

Answer 3

Ask patient “hello, can you hear me, hello”

At this point also call for help

Question 4

How is the airway checked?

Answer 4

Open mouth WITHOUT head tilting and check inside

Question 5

How is breathing and circulation checked?

Answer 5

Chin lift, then do a headtilt and jaw thrust with one arm

Place ear to mouth, finger on carotid and observe chest rising - count to 10

Question 6

What should be done once is has been determined patient is not breathing and is pulse-less?

Answer 6

Ask help to phone for an ambulance and ask where the nearest AED/Defibrillator is

If no help make sure you phone yourself

Question 7

Describe CPR

Answer 7

Heel of one hand on centre of chest
Interlock other hand and have fingers floating
Press 5-6cm deep for 30 beat cycles at a rate of 100-120 bpm

Question 8

What is done after 30 beats?

Answer 8

Move to the head of patient, place mask over mouth and nose, get a tight seal, headtilt/chin lift and breath twice into mask

Question 9

What does an AED stand for?

Answer 9

Automated external defibrillators

Question 10

What should be done if patient is unconscious but still breathing?

Answer 10

Recovery position

Question 11

Explain how to place someone in the recovery position?

Answer 11

Hand closest to you above head
Hand away from you to the cheek nearest you
Far leg up like a triangle and pull towards you to roll body over
Tilt head back and lift chin up
Check normal breathing again
Adjust the leg you used to roll to ensure stability