CPR Basics
What is the first step when you see someone collapse?
Check if the scene is safe.
What is the correct compression rate for adults?
100-120 per minute
What is a normal respiratory rate?
12-20 breaths per minute
What is the first thing you do when the AED arrives?
Turn it on.
What is the compression depth for a child?
About 2 inches
What does BLS stand for?
Basic Life Support
How deep should adult compressions be?
At least 2 inches (5 cm)
What is a sign of effective rescue breaths?
Visible chest rise.
Where do you place AED pads on an adult?
Upper right chest and lower left rib area.
What is the compression technique for infants with two rescuers?
Two-thumb encircling technique
How do you check if a person is responsive?
Tap and shout, "Are you okay?"
Why is chest recoil important?
It lets the heart refill with blood.
What should you do if breaths do not go in?
Re-open the airway and try again.
What should everyone do when the AED say "analyzing"?
Stay clear/do not touch the patient.
Where do you check for a pulse in an infant?
Brachial artery.
What number do you call to activate EMS?
911
What ratio of compressions to breaths for one-rescuer adult CPR?
30:2
What is agonal breathing?
Abnormal gasping breaths, not normal breathing.
Can you use an adult AED pad on a child if pediatric pads are not available?
Yes.
What is the compression to breath ratio for infant CPR (single rescuer)?
30:2
Name the three parts of the CPR chain of survival.
Early CPR, Early Defibrillation, Advanced Care
Where do you place your hands for adult compressions?
Center of the chest.
What should you do after giving two rescue breaths?
Return immediately to chest compressions.
After shock is delivered, what do you do?
Resume CPR immediately.
For children and infants, what is the first step for a witnessed collapse?
Call 911 and get an AED