CPR Basics
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Act out how you would check whether a person is responsive and shout for help.
Check scene safety, tap the shoulders, shout to the person and call for help.
What is called: fluid buildup in the body that can cause this visible enlargement of the legs or ankles?
swelling or edema
Quitting this activity can decrease plaque formation and blood pressure?
smoking
What is this: asking the patient questions about symptoms and medical background
taking a history
What is CPR used for?
help someone whose heart has stopped or who isn't breathing
Demonstrate correct adult CPR hand placement
Heel of one hand in the center of the chest, second hand on top, fingers interlocked and hands off the ribs
What is called: fluid retention may cause this number on the scale to increase?
body weight
This medication reduces excess volume by helping the body remove fluid
diuretics
What is this: History, physical examination, imaging and this fourth component are used to diagnose heart failure.
laboratory tests
What is the popular original song used for CPR?
“staying alive” by Bee Gees
Demonstrate the correct body position for performing compressions
Arms straight, shoulders directly over hands and elbows locked
What is called: this neck finding may increase during right-sided heart failure?
jugular venous pressure, or JVP
ACE inhibitors and _____ help decrease pressure
ARBs
What is this: imaging test is commonly used to examine the heart in a patient with suspected heart failure
echocardiogram
How fast should chest compressions be for CPR?
100-120 compressions per minute
Perform mock compressions at the correct CPR pace for 15 seconds
Approximately 100–120 compressions per minute with a steady rhythm and full chest recoil
What is called: Coughing, dyspnea and orthopnea suggest pressure is backing up into this organ?
lungs
These medications treat chronic fight-or-flight activation but should not be given acutely
beta blockers
What is this: poor blood flow to the body may cause an increase in this laboratory measurement?
lactic acid
What machine can help restart a heart?
AED
Act out the response to an adult who suddenly collapses and is not breathing normally
Check responsiveness and breathing, activate 911, send someone for an AED, begin chest compressions, apply the AED when available, clear the person during analysis and resume CPR afterward
What are these symptoms of: Increased JVP, edema and weight gain are most closely associated with this side of heart failure?
right-sided heart failure
When other treatments no longer work, this procedure may be the final option
heart transplant
What is this: This blood marker may be elevated in a patient with heart failure
BNP