VICTIM ENCOUNTER
(Daily Double) What is the first step when responding to an emergency?
What is...Check if the scene is safe.
What is the correct way to create an open airway? (No suspected head injury)
What is...Head Tilt, Chin-Lift
What is the recommended ratio of compressions to breaths for 1 or 2 rescuer CPR?
What is... 30 compressions to 2 breaths
What is the hand placement for Child & Infant CPR?
What is...just below the nipple on breast-bone.
On the AED, one electrode pad should be placed on the right side of the chest, between the right nipple and right collarbone. The other electrode pad should be placed...
What is...on the left side of the chest a few inches below the armpit.
What is the proper way to asses for responsiveness?
What is...What is... Tap the victim and shout, "Are you OK?"
What is the correct way to create an open airway? (Suspected head injury)
What is... Jaw Thrust
What is the hand placement for Adult compression?
What is...the center of the breastbone between nipples.
(Daily Double) If an infant is chocking you must provide these.
What is...5 back blows and 5 chest compressions
Your AED charges and advises SHOCK on a victim that you are helping. Just before pressing the SHOCK button, however, you should always...
What is... "clear,", making sure no one is touching the victim.
If the victim is not breathing, how many breaths do you initially give the victim?
What is... 2 breaths
The preferred way to check for breathing is...
What is... Look at the face and chest for normal movements
What is the Compression Rate for CPR?
What is... 100 per minute.
What are the Compression Method used for 2 Rescuer Infant CPR?
What is... thumbs and finders encircling the infant
If a cardiac arrest victim has a pace maker this must be ensured:
What is... Make sure the electrical shock does not come in contact with the pace maker.
What is the best position for the victim to be in when you are doing CPR?
What is... Flat on the floor (Flat hard surface)
How long should you give a breath?
What is... enough to make the chest visibly rise?
What is the Compression Depth for Adult/Large Child CPR?
What is... 1 1/2 to 2 inches
You establish that the INFANT victim is not responsive... What do you do if you are alone?
What is...Give 5 cycles of CPR, then activate your emergency response system (call 911).
After delivering the SHOCK from your AED, this is what you should do next
What is... continue CPR and follow any additional commands from AED.
You establish that the ADULT victim is not responsive... What do you do if you are alone?
What is... Have some one call 911 and get an AED.
How long should you take to check for normal breathing?
What is... No more than 10 Seconds
What is the Compression Method for Adult CPR?
What is... Heel of 1 hand, other hand on top.
What is the recommended ratio of Compressions to Breaths for 2 Person CPR for infants?
What is... 15 Compression to 2 Breaths
What are some precautions you must consider before applying the AED pads?
What is... 1) Cut shirt or bathing suit if needed 2) Make sure the victims chest is completely DRY 3) Get rid of any PATCHES (i.e.Nitroglycerine) 4) Shave excessive chest hair.