VICTIM ENCOUNTER
(Daily Double) What is the first step when attempting to administer CPR or any other Medical Emergency?
What is...Check for scene safety.
What is the correct way to create an open airway?
What is...Head Tilt, Chin-Lift
How many hands do you use for compressions in adult cpr
2
What is the landmark for Infant CPR?
What is...just below the nipple on breast-bone.
On the AED, one electrode pad should be placed on the right side of the chest, between the right nipple and right collarbone. The other electrode pad should be placed...
What is...on the left side of the chest a few inches below the armpit.
What is the proper way to determine unresponsiveness?
What is...What is... Tap the victim and shout, "Are you OK?"
When do you not use the head tilt when opening an airway?
When you think there may be a neck injury.
What is the landmark on the chest for Adult compressions?
What is...the center of the breastbone between nipples.
(Daily Double) How do you open the airway for an infant? DAILY DOUBLE
What is...Head Tilt Chin Lift; Open Airway
Your AED charges and advises SHOCK on a victim that you are helping. Just before pressing the SHOCK button, however, you should always...
What is... "clear,", making sure no one is touching the victim. "I'm clear, your clear, we are all clear"
When you check the scene what is something you should look for?
Answers vary
The preferred way to check for breathing is...
What is. Look, Listen, and Feel Look: Chest to see if it rises Listen and Feel: Air coming from the victim's nose or mouth.
What is the Compression Rate for CPR?
What is...100 per minute.
How many fingers do you use when giving compressions to an infant
2
What does AED stand for
Automated External Defibrillator
What is the best position for the victim to be in when you are doing CPR?
What is... Flat on the floor (Flat hard surface)
When should you put someone in recovery positions
When they are unconscious and breathing normally.
What is the Compression Depth for Adult/Large Child CPR?
What is... 1 1/2 to 2 inches
You establish that the INFANT victim does not respond... What do you do if you are alone?
What is...Give 5 cycles of CPR, then activate your emergency response system (call 911).
After 1 SHOCK from your AED, you re-analyze, and get a "no shock indicated and it is now safe to touch the patient". What should you do next?
What is...open the airway and check for breathing.
You establish that the ADULT victim does not respond... What do you do if you are alone?
What is... Activate your emergency response system (911) and get an AED.
How long should you take to check for normal breathing?
What is...5-10 Seconds
What is the Compression Method for Adult/ Large Child CPR?
What is... Heel of 1 hand, other hand on top.
How many compressions per minute for Infant CPR?
100-120
What is one precaution you must consider before applying an AED?
What is... 1) Water/ Make sure the victims chest is completely DRY 2) Get rid of any PATCHES (i.e.Nitroglycerine), clean, and dry, chest surface 3) Remove vitim from conductive surface (bleachers/sheet metal/ puddle of water) 4) Shave excessive chest hair.