CPR Basics
This lifesaving technique is used when someone’s heart stops beating.
What is CPR?
Exercise that improves heart and lung function
What is cardiorespiratory endurance?
This should always be done before exercise to prepare muscles
What is a warm-up?
You should check that the scene is this before helping.
What is safe?
Drinking this helps prevent dehydration during exercise
What is water?
These two actions make up CPR.
What are chest compressions and rescue breaths?
Exercises like push-ups and weightlifting improve this
What is muscular strength?
Stretching after exercise helps improve this
What is flexibility?
If someone is breathing but unconscious, place them in this position.
What is the recovery position?
This type of injury happens suddenly, like a sprain
What is an acute injury?
This is the first thing you should check before starting CPR.
What is responsiveness (or if the person is awake)?
Running, swimming, and biking are examples of this type (aerobic or anaerobic)
What is aerobic exercise?
Equipment worn to prevent injuries (like helmets, pads)
What is protective gear?
This is a sign someone may need CPR
What is not breathing or no pulse?
Pain that develops over time due to repetitive stress
What is an overuse injury?
This number should be called before or during CPR to get help.
What is 911?
Stretching exercises fall under this fitness component
What is flexibility?
The RICE method stands for this
What is Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation?
Training Principles
You should switch with another helper every this many minutes to avoid getting tired.
What is about 2 minutes?
Cooling down helps prevent this feeling after exercise
What is dizziness or muscle soreness?
This device can help restart a heart using an electric shock.
What is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?
Short bursts of intense activity followed by rest
What is interval training?
Ignoring pain during exercise can lead to this
What is serious injury or worsening condition?
This is important to remember: only trained people should do CPR unless in this situation.
What is an emergency?
This nutrient helps repair muscles after workouts
What is protein?