Heimlich maneuver
What is the first thing to do if you see someone choking?
Ask if they are choking and if they need help
Where is the easiest place to check your pulse on your wrist?
the wrist or neck (The radial artery )
What is the common term for a myocardial infarction or irregular heart performance?
Heart attack
What does CPR stand for?
(Answer: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
What is rescue breathing?
(Answer: Breathing for someone who can’t breathe on their own)
What is the recommended number of back blows to give an adult or child who is choking?
5 back blows
What is a normal resting heart rate for an adult?
60-100 beats per minute
What is the most common symptom of a heart attack?
(Answer: Chest pain or discomfort)
What is the compression-to-breath ratio in CPR for adults?
(Answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths)
How long should each rescue breath last?
Answer: About 1 second)
How do you perform the Heimlich maneuver on a conscious adult?
Place your hands above the navel and thrust inward and upward
How do you check someone’s pulse if they are unconscious?
the neck (carotid pulse)
What should you do first if you suspect someone is having a heart attack?
(Answer: Call 911 immediately)
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult?
(Answer: At least 2 inches or 5 in
What does AED stand for?
(Answer: Automated External Defibrillator)
What should you do if a choking person becomes unconscious?
Begin CPR
What pulse rate is considered too high and may indicate a problem?
Over 100 beats per minute at rest
What medication is often recommended during a heart attack to reduce clotting?
(Answer: Aspirin)
When should you stop giving CPR?
(Answer: When the person shows signs of life, help arrives, or you are physically unable to continue)
What does an AED do?
(Answer: It delivers an electric shock to help restart the heart)
What modification is made for choking infants under one year?
5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
How can physical fitness affect your resting pulse rate?
What are some less common symptoms of a heart attack, especially in women?
(Answer: Nausea, shortness of breath, back or jaw pain)
How do you know if your rescue breaths are effective?
(Answer: The chest rises with each breath)
How should you position the AED pads on an adult?
(Answer: One pad on the upper right chest, the other on the lower left side)