Start the Heart
How deep should you push the chest of an adult victim when giving chest compressions?
At least 2 inches
You and a friend are picking berries at a local farm. You notice a man who has been stung by a bee and is having difficulty breathing. Where should the epinephrine pen be injected into this person?
Into the thigh, halfway between the hip
How long do you check for breathing?
No longer than 10 sec.
What should you spray on a person with heat exhaustion?
Cool Water
What is the correct position for giving abdominal thrusts if a child is choking and is still responding?
Get behind the choking child and put a fist just above his belly button
What should you do if the victim has a large stick or knife pushed into their body?
Leave it. Get help
You are giving sets of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Another person arrives with an AED. What should you do next?
Immediately use the AED. Don't stop CPR to apply pads.
You are hiking on a trail and come across an adult woman who appears to have trouble breathing and swelling of the tongue and face. What should you look for that could help you determine her possible medical condition?
Medical information jewelry
What actions result in the best chance of survival if someone is not breathing (or is only gasping) and isn't responding?
Start CPR, and use an AED if one is available
How do you protect an amputated body part?
Place it in a watertight plastic bag inside another container with ice or ice and water
How do you perform chest compressions on an infant?
Use 2 fingers to push straight down at least one third the depth of the chest, or about 1-2 inches, at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute
What are 3 signs of shock?
A person in shock may be:
- Weak, faint, dizzy
- Nauseated
- Thirsty
- Pale
- Restless, confused
- Be cold/clammy to the touch
What are the correct rate and depth for providing compressions during high-quality adult CPR to improve survival?
Rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and depth of at least 2 inches
Which type of heat emergency is a life threatening condition?
Heat Stroke
How should you give breaths with a mask?
Tilt the head and lift the chin, and press the mask against the person's face to make an airtight seal
A teenage mountain biker falls and hits his abdomen on a large rock. He has a bruise and shows signs of shock. What should you suspect is wrong?
Internal bleeding
How far should you push down when giving chest compressions to a child who needs CPR?
About 2 inches
What are signs of a head injury (Concussion)?
the person is sleepy and confused, or complains of a headache, or vomits
When performing CPR, when should you switch positions and allow someone else to take over compressions and breaths?
About every 2 minutes
What should you do if someone is confused and needs first aid?
Assume the person would want help
What are 3 signs of a severe allergic reaction?
What are signs of a severe allergic reaction?
What are 3 signs of a stroke?
sudden numbness of the face, arms, or leg, especially on one side of the body, weakness on one side, face droop,change in speech, confusion
What should you do if you are alone after giving 5 sets of 30 compressions and 2 breaths when performing CPR on an uninjured infant?
Carry the infant with you to phone 9-1-1
What 3 actions should be taken to control bleeding? (Excluding actions taken in every emergency situation; ex: scene checking, PPE)
1. Apply dressings, then direct pressure using the flat part of your fingers/hand.
2. If bleeding continues, apply a second dressing and press harder. Do NOT remove a dressing once it is in place.
3. Once bleeding has stopped, wrap a bandage firmly over the dressings to keep them in place.
- For minor cuts, wash area w/ soap & water, then apply a dressing.
You are performing CPR on a child when another person arrives with the AED. You notice that the AED does not have child pads. What should you do?
Use the adult pads, making sure they do not touch each other
What should you do if someone with an injury or illness at work refuses care?
Phone 9-1-1 and stay with the person until advanced help arrives
What type of breathing is NOT effective breathing and may sound like a snore or gasping?
The type of breathing that is not effective and may sound like a sore or gasping is called an agonal gasp which is a sign of cardiac arrest in someone who is unresponsive.
What should you do if someone has signs of low blood sugar?
give them something to eat or drink ( if they are able to sit up and swallow)
What is a sign that an infant is not responding to the tap and shout?
The infant does nothing
When should you use a tourniquet?
With severe bleeding that cannot be controlled with direct pressure. (In an appendage, arm/leg, etc.)
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