CPR Terms
AED
Automated External Defibrillator
Where do most SCAs occur?
Outside of the hospital
DOB stands for
Date of Birth
What is more accurate- manual or automatic BP?
manual
A patient that is lying on their stomach is in____________ postion
Prone
SCA stands for
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
What does it mean to activate the emergency response?
Call 911
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Low BP
hypotension
A patient who is lying flat on their back with their head lower than their body is in___________ position
trendelenburg
CPR Stands for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
<10 seconds
What does HIPAA stand for?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
High BP
hypertension
How many seconds should you use friction while washing hands?
at least 20
BLS Stands for
Basic Life Support
Check ________ pulse
Carotid
What does PRN stand for?
What is the medical term for a blood pressure cuff?
sphygmomanometer
The first link in the chain of infection is
infectious agent
ROSC stands for
Return of Spontaneous Circulation
1st thing you should do when performing CPR
Scene Safety
What are standard precautions?
The bare minimum precautions- assume all body fluids are contagious
What is the normal BP for an adult
120/80
the absence of all microorganisms is called?
Sterile