VICTIM ENCOUNTER
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 to give rescue breaths?
What is...Head Tilt, Chin-Lift
What is the recommended ratio of compressions to breaths for 2 rescuer CPR?
What is... 30 compressions to 2 breaths
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?"
What should you do if a person is not breathing normally?
What is... start CPR
What is the landmark for CPR on someone's body?
What is...the center of the breastbone.
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"
How many breaths do you give for a rescue breath?
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 per minute.
If a cardiac arrest victim is wearing a transdermal medication patch stuck on the chest, right where you need to place the electrode pad, you should quickly:
What is...Remove the medication patch, wipe the skin clean, apply electrode pads in the usual locations.
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... 2-3 second
What is the Compression Depth for CPR?
What is... 2 inches
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...continue chest compressions.
You establish that the 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...10 Seconds Max
What is the Compression Method for CPR?
What is... Heel of 1 hand, other hand on top.
What are some precautions 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 victim from conductive surface (bleachers/sheet metal/ puddle of water)
4) Shave excessive chest hair.