Cardiac Emergencies
When blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, a _____ occurs.
What is a heart attack
How many back blows must be given at a time when giving care to a choking adult/child?
What is the number five
Where should you "shout-tap-shout" when preparing to give care to an infant?
What are the feet
What is needed from a responsive adult before giving care?
What is consent
The ability to maintain an internal temperature within an acceptable range despite external conditions is called?
What is Thermoregulation
When the heart stops beating or beats to ineffectively to circulate blood to the vital organs, what is known as _____ occurs.
What is cardiac arrest
How many abdominal thrusts must be given at a time when giving care to a choking adult/child?
What is the number five
What are 100-120 compressions per minute
If a person is only gasping for air, is it crucial to start CPR immediately?
What is "yes"
When fluids lost through sweating are not replaced, ______ is likely to occur.
What is Heat Exhaustion
What is the single step difference between the Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Chain of Survival?
What is prevention
With how many fingers should you deliver chest thrusts to a choking infant?
What is two fingers
When should you use an AED when giving chest compressions?
What is as soon as possible
If a person receives a severe, life-threatening wound on a limb below the joint, what device is used to slow down the bleeding?
What is a tourniquet
What occurs when the body's cooling system is completely overwhelmed and stops working?
What is Heat Stroke
When the heart beats too fast, leading to the possibility of cardiac arrest
What is ventricular tachycardia (V-tach)
What are chest thrusts
When giving breaths to an adult, what should you do with the nose?
What is pinching it shut
What is a chronic illness
The freezing of the skin and underlying tissues due to prolonged exposure to freezing or subfreezing temperatures is known as...?
What device shocks the heart back into rhythm?
What is an AED
When giving breaths to an infant, what should you do with the nose?
______ is a chronic illness in which certain substances or conditions, called triggers, cause inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making breathing difficult.
What is asthma
What metal device is used to remove a tick from the skin?
What is a tweezer