Check, Call, Care
Airway and Breathing
Circulation and CPR
Signs and Symptoms
AED
100
What are the two things done during the check step?
Check the scene and the person
100
What is the most common airway obstruction in an unconscious person?
The tongue.
100
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths done during CPR?
30:2
100
Wheezing when exhaling is a sign of what?
Asthma.
100
Who can safely touch the patient while a shock is being delivered?
No one.
200
What does POPP stand for?
People, Odours, Pets, Pathways
200
What method is used to open the airway of an unconscious person?
Head tilt/Chin lift
200
Name 3 reasons to stop performing CPR.
Danger, exhaustion, some takes over, an AED is used or the patient starts breathing.
200
Severe headache, confusion, dizziness,difficulty talking and numbness on one side are signs of what?
Stroke.
200
How should the pads be applied on an adults chest?
Exactly as shown.
300
You are alone with an unconscious child who is not breathing, EMS should be called after this length of time of CPR.
Two minutes.
300
Name three examples of respiratory distress.
Choking, hyperventilation, asthma or anaphylaxis.
300
If a person is showing signs of a heart attack you should suggest they chew what?
ASA
300
Crushing chest pain, pale, cool and sweaty skin, and symptoms not relieved with rest are signs of what?
Heart attack.
300
You should do this if you are in a wet area to see if you need to move a patient before shocking.
Splash test.
400
What are the three steps under the heading of care?
Check, Call, Care
400
What technique is used to help a conscious infant who has stopped coughing?
5 Back blows, 5 chest thrusts
400
This cannot be mixed with a patient's nitroglycerine.
Erectile disfunction drugs.
400
Difficulty breathing, swollen lips, mouth and tongue, rash, hives and nausea are signs of what?
Anaphylaxis.
400
What should be said before pushing the shock button?
I'm clear, you're clear, everyone is clear.
500
What three things are done when checking for breathing?
Look, Listen and Feel
500
Brain damage is POSSIBLE after this length of time without oxygen.
4-6minutes
500
What depth should you push on an child's chest when performing CPR?
1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest.
500
Weakness, anxiety, confusion, drowsiness, pale, cool and clammy skin and severe thirst are signs of what?
Shock.
500
Name four things to watch for while applying AED pads.
Hair, pacewmakers, jewlery, patches, blood, sweat or water.
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