Before Giving Care
What is the first thing you should do when you approach an emergency situation?
Check if the scene is safe
What is the appropriate term for "mouth to mouth"?
Rescue Breath
Some signals that indicate an infant is chocking are...
Looking panicked and not able to cough, cry, or breath.
What is an AED used for?
An AED is meant to shock the heart back into rhythm
In the acronym "DRS," what does the 'D' stand for?
Danger
This number should be contacted when a person is having trouble breathing.
"9-1-1"
How do you check to see if the victim is breathing?
Look, listen, and feel to see if their chest is rising and falling
Should you give abdominal thrusts to an infant who choking?
No, you need to give chest thrusts with two fingers
When preparing an AED for use, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
Turn on the AED
In the acronym "DRS," what does the 'R' stand for?
Responsive
At what rate should you give chest compressions per minute?
100 - 120 compressions per minute
What is the full name for CPR?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
The cycle of compressions and breaths for an infant is...
30 compressions to every 2 breaths
What do you do while the AED is checking for rhythm?
Stand clear - do NOT touch the patient!
Send for help.
When a baby is choking, what two techniques do you use to get the object out.
Gentle back blows to their back and chest compressions with 2 fingers
What is no longer a part of adult CPR but CONTINUES to be a vital part of children and infant CPR?
How do you check for infant consciousness?
Tickle the feet.
Once you have attached AED pads to a person, you should...
Allow or activate the AED to analyze the heart rhythm
What is the well-known CPR song that keeps you on rhythm while performing compressions?
Stayin' Alive
You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check the scene and then check the victim for consciousness, but does not respond. What should you do next?
Call or have someone else call 9-1-1 or EMS
Early CPR is an important link in then Cardiac Chain of Survival because...
It helps circulate blood that contains oxygen to vital organs until an AED is ready to use or advanced medical personnel arrives.
Where should you position a conscious chocking infants head?
With the head lower than his or her chest.
If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you should...
Resume CPR
What is the maneuver you need to perform for an adult who is choking?
The Heimlich Maneuver