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CPR Facts
100
What is always the first thing that you should do before performing CPR?
Check the scene for safety.
100
True or False: Your elbows should not be locked when performing CPR.
False.
100
How deep should compressions be for a child/adult?
2 inches.
100
What are the two techniques for giving infant compressions?
2 fingers and encircling thumb technique.
100
What is the rate of compressions per minute to be given?
100-120 per minute.
200
How many chest compressions should you give?
30 compressions.
200
What does CPR do to the body?
Helps circulate/pump blood that contains
oxygen to vital organs.
200
How deep should compressions be for an infant?
1 1/2 inches.
200
What is the best position to perform CPR?
On their side.
200
What are the 3 concepts of CPR?
Compressions, airway breathing.
300
What is the responsive test for a child and an adult?
Tap their shoulders and shout are you alright, are you ok?
300
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
300
Where should you place the pads for an AED for an adult/child?
On the top of their chest and below on the opposite side like a seatbelt.
300
What is the responsive test for an infant?
Tap their feet.
300
What is the term for allowing the chest to rise back to its normal position?
Recoil.
400
What are the two methods to open the airway?
Head tilt chin and the jaw thrust.
400
How long do you check for signs of breathing and normal life?
No more than 10 seconds.
400
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator.
400
True or False: You always have to perform rescue breaths.
False.
400
What is the law to protect individuals from legal action against them?
The Good Samaritan Law.
500
When someone starts to breathe normally after CPR, what should you do?
Put them in recovery position on their side.
500
When should you stop CPR?
• The scene becomes unsafe
• The victim shows obvious signs of life
• An AED becomes available
• Another trained rescuer arrives or takes
over
• You are too exhausted to continue
500
Name 3 prevention methods for drowning accidents.
Fence, child supervision, swim in safe areas with a life guard, life vest, floaties.
500
Demonstarte the two ways to put your hands when performing chest compressions.
Hands interlocking and hand over hand.
500
Permanent brain damage can happen if CPR int given in what amount of time?
10 minutes.