Victim Encounter
What is the first step when attempting to administer CPR or any other Medical Emergency?
What is...Check for scene safety (hazard check).
What is the correct way to create an open airway? (Non-Trauma)
What is...Head Tilt, Chin-Lift
What is the second step in the ACT Foundation's 4 R's of CPR, where you identify signs that someone may need help, such as unresponsiveness or a lack of breathing.
What is... recognize?
The patient is clutching their throat, and turning red. What is this the universal sign of?
What is... universal sign for choking.
On the AED, one electrode pad should be placed on the right side of the upper chest, between the right nipple and right collarbone. The other electrode pad should be placed...
What is...on the bottom left side of the chest.
What is the location for performing Adult CPR?
What is...the center of the breastbone (sternum). Between the breasts.
If the person is choking, and can still somewhat talk/breathe, you should...?
What is... get the victim to cough, and remove the blockage themselves first.
You recognize the person is showing signs of a stroke, this is a due to a blockage where in the body?
What is... the brain.
The patient is showing signs of a stroke. What are the signs?
F (face drooping), A (can they raise arms), S (slurred speech), T (time).
Your AED charges and advises SHOCK on a victim that you are helping. Just before pressing the SHOCK button, however, you should always...
What is... "clear,", making sure no one is touching the victim. "I'm clear, your clear, we are all clear"
What is the Compression Method for Adult CPR?
What is... Heel of 1 hand placed in center of chest, with other hand intertwined. Arms locked out.
The preferred way to check for breathing is...
What is... look, listen, and feel for air coming from the victim's nose or mouth (chin/head tilt).
This action is outlined in the ACT Foundation phase of CPR guidelines, which involves providing emotional support and calming both the victim (if conscious) and bystanders while waiting for emergency responders.
What is... offering reassurance and maintaining composure (PLT's) to reduce panic in the situation
The patient's heart has stopped beating. What is the patient experiencing?
What is... cardiac arrest.
If a cardiac arrest victim is wearing a transdermal medication patch stuck on the chest (a patch that attaches to your skin and contains medication), right where you need to place the electrode pad, you should quickly do what?
What is...Remove the medication patch, wipe the skin clean, apply electrode pads in the usual locations.
What is the proper way to determine unresponsiveness?
What is... Tap the victim and shout, "Are you OK?" and or sternum rub.
If you find an unconscious person who is not breathing or occasionally breathing, you should...?
What is... begin stages of CPR (4 R's).
During the "Resuscitation" phase of CPR, according to the ACT Foundation guidelines, this is the precise compression rate and depth recommended to ensure effective circulation while performing chest compressions.
What is 120 compressions per minute at a depth of at least 5 cm (2 inches) for adults?
What are the blood vessels that deliver blood to the heart muscle called?
What is... arteries.
After 1 SHOCK from your AED, you re-analyze, and get a "no shock indicated and it is now safe to touch the patient". What should you do next?
What is...open the airway and check for breathing. Continue CPR.
What is the best position for the victim to be in when you are doing CPR?
What is... Flat on the floor (Flat hard surface)
You find someone choking! Unable to talk and difficulty breathing, you perform the ______ maneuver. What is the name?
Obstructed airway maneuver.
Name 5 "risk" factors that make make a person at greater risk of a stroke, and heart attack.
What is... substance use, smoking, hereditary factors, obesity, high cholesterol, and diet, as well as any additional risks that may not be mentioned.
The patient is experiencing a heart attack. Showing all signs of a heart attack... what are they?
What is... pain, puffing, puking, pale, and pooped.
What are four precautions you must consider before applying an AED?
What is...
1) Make sure the victim's chest is completely dry
2) Get rid of any PATCHES (i.e.Nitroglycerine), clean, and dry, chest surface
3) Remove victim from conductive surface (bleachers/sheet metal/ puddle of water)
4) Shave excessive chest hair.
Or any other valid precautions not mentioned.