Checking for Injured/Ill
What is the first thing one should do when attempting to give care to a responsive adult?
What is: get consent
What is it called when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked?
heart attack
What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator
What does CPR do for a person in cardiac arrest?
it keeps oxygenated blood moving to the brain and other vital organs until advanced medical help arrives
Why is the correct technique necessary for CPR?
without it, arms and shoulders may tire quickly when giving compressions
What should you do if an injured/ill person is not fully awake but breathing normally?
call or send someone to call EMS, gather information from bystanders, obtain a first aid kit/AED, do a head-to-toe check, and put person into a recovery position
What are 3 possible symptoms of a heart attack?
any 3 of these count:
persistent chest pain, discomfort spreading through upper body, dizziness, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, pale or bluish skin, sweating, anxiety, fatigue, unresponsiveness
When should an AED be used when a person is in cardiac arrest?
as soon as possible
how many compressions and rescue breaths does a single set of CPR require?
30 sets of compressions, 2 rescue breaths
True of False: symptoms of a heart attack may differ in men and women
True
How long should you take to check for responsiveness?
5-10 seconds
What is the very first thing one should do when a person is showing signs of a heart attack?
call 911 or EMS
How long should you continue using an AED?
until person shows obvious signs of life or until EMS arrives.
What is the rate of compressions for all age groups?
100-120 compressions/minute
What should you do if a person who is choking becomes unresponsive?
lower to the ground, begin CPR/compressions, if object causing the choking is visible--use finger to remove it
How do you place an adult in a recovery position?
1. Extend the person’s arm that is closest to you above the person’s head.
2. Roll the person toward yourself onto his or her side, so that the person’s head rests on his or her extended arm.
3. Bend both of the person’s knees to stabilize the body.
How does cardiac arrest differ from a heart attack?
heart attacks block blood flow to heart muscle, cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating and cannot circulate blood effectively
where should AED pads be placed on an adult?
on dry skin, one should be on the upper right side of the chest and one on the lower left below the armpit
What can a person do if they are unwilling to give full CPR?
Compression-only CPR
How many back blows and abdominal thrusts should be performed in a set when a person is choking?
5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts
How does one perform a head-to-toe check?
firstly, explain what you are about to do if the person is responsive. then, methodologically check each part of the body moving straight down, taking note of medical tags or signs of injury/illness
What are agonal breaths?
breathing that can occur even after the heart has stopped beating, often an abnormal pattern of gasps
what are ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) and ventricular tachycardia (V-tach)?
abnormal heart rhythms leading to sudden cardiac arrest, can be corrected by shock of an AED
what is the full name for CPR?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
laws to protect responders who act in a way a "reasonable and prudent" person would; protects those who take reasonable action to help a person