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1
Q

what does DR ABC stand for

A

Danger
Response

Airway
Breathing
Circulation

2
Q

what is the first thing to do when approaching a patient in a first aid/ emergency situation check for danger

A

check for danger

3
Q

how should you check for a response in the patient

A

shout at them and shake them by shoulders

4
Q

when should you not shake a patient by the shoulders

A

when there is a suspected spinal injury

5
Q

what are the 3 categories of airway blockade

A

clear
partially obstructed
completely obstructed

6
Q

what should you do in a CPR situation when a patient is not responding

A

call for help

'’can I get some help here please’’

7
Q

what should you do after you have checked for breathing and pulse, with no response

A

ask some one to

call 999 and ask for an ambulance
tell them that we are ….(location)
and have a patient that is in cardiac arrest

and get a AED

8
Q

what does AED stand for

A

automated external defibrillator

9
Q

what is the CPR ratio of compressions to breaths

A

30:2

30 compressions
2 breaths
30 compressions
2 breaths… ect.

10
Q

what should CPR in adults always being with

A

chest compressions

11
Q

after checking for a response how are ABC (airways, breathing and circulation checked)

A

head tilt and chin lift to examine the airway and check for obstructions

then jaw thrust, feel the carotid, look at the chest and get close to listen/feel for breaths

for 10 seconds

12
Q

how long could you listen for breath sounds for

A

10 seconds

13
Q

how deep should you compress the chest

A

5-6cm

14
Q

where do you place your hands for CPR

A

when you ring finger is in line with the breast tissue

look for the worn bit on the dummy

15
Q

when checking for a response what should you do to each side

A

check both the left and the right ear to try and illicit a response