CPR Basics
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the first thing you should check when you find someone collapsed?
Responsiveness
What is the first thing you should do before providing first aid?
Ensure the scene is safe
What emergency number should be called?
911
You should stop CPR if you become exhausted and unable to continue.
True
What is the recommended compression rate for Hands-Only CPR?
100-120 compressions per minute
A person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What should you do first?
Call for help/activate emergency response and get an AED
What should you apply to a bleeding wound first?
Direct pressure
When calling 911, what is one important piece of information you should provide?
Location (or acceptable answers: what happened, patient's condition, callback number)
You should check for a pulse before starting Hands-Only CPR.
Falso (lay rescuers do not need to check for a pulse)
How deep should adult compressions be?
About 2 inches
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
For a minor burn, what should be applied?
Cool running water
Who should retrieve the AED when multiple people are present?
The person specifically assigned to get it
An AED can only be used by healthcare professionals
False
What song is commonly used to help maintain the correct CPR rhythm?
Staying Alive
I will survive
Espresso
Don't stop believing
Name one sign of severe choking.
Unable to speak, cough or breathe
True emergency or not? A child falls and has a small scrape on their knee.
Not an emergency, provide basic first aid
Why is it important to point to a specific person and tell them to call 911?
To avoid the bystander effect
Hands-Only CPR includes rescue breaths.
False
When performing CPR, what should you allow after each compression?
Complete chest recoil
What should you do if someone suddenly becomes unresponsive while eating and is not breathing?
Activate emergency response and begin CPR
What is the best position for an unconscious person who is breathing normally?
Recovery position (if no suspected spinal injury)
Name three pieces of information you should provide to EMS.
Location, patient condition, what happened, age, callback number, etc.
CPR should continue until EMS arrives, an AED is ready to analyze, the person shows signs of life, or you are unable to continue.
True