CPR
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths?
30-2
How long is the breathing check for?
5- 10 seconds
What should you do if a person is choking in a wheelchair?
Lock the wheels
When do we apply a tourniquet?
When pressure is no longer working
When should you call 911 for an asthma attack?
If the person takes their medication and nothing has improved
What is the correct depth for an infant/child during cpr?
1/3 of the chest depth
What does ABC stand for?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
What are the two types of choking?
Partial and complete
What is the cause of a heart attack? And what is the cause of angina
Heart Attack- Blockage
Angina- Narrowed arteries
What 3 medications can you administer?
EpiPen, inhaler, and naloxone
What is the correct depth for an adult during cpr?
2 inches
Why do you roll a person into the recovery position?
Keeps their airway open
What should you do if the person choking becomes unresponsive?
Ensure that ems has been called and start chest compressions
What medication can you give someone with a heart attack or angina and how much
Asprin and nitro
1 Regular strength tablet or 2 baby aspirins 81 milligram
What is the benefit of using the spacer with the inhaler?
It allows the person to breath in all of the medication into their lungs much easier than using the inhaler by itself.
When is it unsafe to administer a shock from and AED machine?
When someone is touching the person
What are the 3 vital signs in the secondary assessment that you check?
Responsiveness
Breathing
Skin
What are the different signs between partial and complete choking?
Partial you can speak, cough and breathe
Complete you can not speak, cough, or breathe
What does FAST stand for?
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
When can you administer a second EpiPen?
If you administered the first dose, waited 5 minutes and nothing improved you can administer the second one
What should you do if the rescue breaths don't go in
Look in the person's mouth and sweep the object out
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events
What are the 3 methods of care for someone who is completely choking?
Back blows
Abdominal thrusts
Chest thrusts
What are the 3 common causes of why someone could have a stroke?
Brain Tumor
Aneurysm
Blockage
What are the common signs of anaphylaxis
- Rash
- Swelling
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Difficulty breathing