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
What is the recommended ratio of compressions to breaths for 1 or 2 rescuer CPR?
What is... 30 compressions to 2 breaths
Where do you place your fingers for compressions 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?"
You should check for signs of life for no longer than
What is... 10 sec.
Where should you place your hands for Adult/Large Child CPR compressions?
What is...the center of the breastbone between nipples.
(Daily Double) You must maintain _________ at the same time you provide compressions 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"
If the victim is not breathing, how many breaths do you give the victim?
What is... 2 breaths
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...100-120 beats per minute.
What is the best way to check responsiveness on a baby?
Flick the bottom of their foot
If a cardiac arrest victim the victim has a pacemaker, where should you place the pads?
Lower down on the chest, below the pacemaker (About 2" lower)
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)
How long should you give a breath?
What is... 1 second
What is the Compression Depth for Adult/Large Child CPR?
What is... 2 - 2.5 inches
What is the cycle of compressions and rescue breaths for CPR for an infant?
30 cc 2 rescue breaths
What are 2 special situations where you may have change the pad placement, or take into consideration when using the AED machine
-Hairy Chest -Body Piercings
-Underwire in Bra -Child or Infant
-Water OR medal surfaces
-Pacemaker
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.
What is...Using only chest compressions and no rescue breaths
What is the Compression Method for Adult/ Large Child CPR?
What is... Heel of 1 hand, other hand on top.
Where do you check an infants pulse?
On the arm, the brachial artery
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrulator