CPR BASICS
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What color is a normal first aid kit?
Red or White
What number do you call in an emergency?
911.
You should start CPR once the person starts breathing again.
True
What is the first thing you do before starting CPR?
Check if the person is reponsive.
What do you do if someone is choking, but can still cough?
Encourage them to keep coughing.
Will the AED tell you if the person needs a shock or not
Yes
What should you say when you call 911?
Your name, location, and situation.
It is okay to leave a choking person alone to go find help.
False.
How many chest compressions do you give before breaths?
30 compressions.
What is the Heimlich maneuver also called?
Abdominal Thrusts.
What is an AED use for?
To restart a stopped heart
If someone is breathing but not awake, what position should they be in?
The recovery position.
CPR can only be done by doctors.
False.
What should you do after 30 compressions?
Give 2 rescue breaths.
How many back blows should you give to a choking baby?
5 back blows.
If someone is breathing but not awake, what position should they be in?
The recovery position
If someone is bleeding a lot, what should you do?
Press firmly on the wound.
You should blow hard into the persons mouth during rescue breaths.
False- gentle breaths.
How is infant CPR different from adult CPR
Use 2 fingers, more gently.
What should you do after 5 back blows on a baby?
5 chest thrusts.
Do all abnormal heart rhythms require a shock from an AED?
No
What should you should before using an AED?
”Clear!”
You can use CPR on babies, kids, and adults.
True- with different techniques