Foundations
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Service
What is the first step of CPR?
check, call, care
What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator
What is implied consent?
If a person is not responsive or not speaking, it is implied that they consent to care
If a victim is suspected of drowning, what should be done first?
Two rescue breaths
What are the four unusuals?
Sights, Sounds, Behaviors, Odors
How long should you check for responsiveness?
no more than 10 seconds
What is a defibrillator?
a device that helps the heart get back into rhythm
How should an adult be checked for responsiveness?
By tapping on the shoulders
What head lifting technique is used in CPR
Head Tilt Chin Lift
What does the Good Samaritan law state?
They protect people acting reasonably in an emergency situation
What is the correct structure of CPR
30 compressions before 2 rescue breaths
Where should pads be placed on an adult?
top right and bottom left of the chest
How should an infant be checked
By tapping on the foot
What does CPR stand for
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
How can airborne pathogens be prevented?
Use of a face guard
how many hands should be used for chest compressions on a child?
one
Where should pads be placed on an infant?
One pad on the front and one pad on the back
What type of voice should be used when checking?
A normal voice, it is not needed to shout
What method is used to treat choking?
The Heimlich Maneuver
What is the best way to prevent pathogens?
Washing your hands
What are the two possible CPR techniques for infants?
Two finger technique and encircling thumbs techniques
When should and AED be used?
after CPR has commenced and the patient has not been resuscitated yet
What acronym is used when checking a responsive person?
SAMPLE
Should CPR be given when a victim is gasping
No