CPR Basics
What is the purpose of CPR? When would you need to use CPR?
It's main purpose is to pump blood to the vital organs. You would use it when heart failure occurs, caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, heart-related illnesses and/or chronic disease.
What are some side effects on the victim after performing CPR.
They can experience punctured lungs and have injured ribs.
What are signs of breathing problems.
Some signs are abnormally fast or slow breathing, weird noises, can only make sounds.
What is the difference between unresponsive, responsive, non-breathing.
Responsive is that they are conscious and able to respond to actions. Unresponsive is not conscious and not breathing. Non breathing is they have no heartbeat.
What are cells?
They are forms the basic unit of structure and function in all living cells
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths? Which one comes first, what are the circumstances?
The ratio is 2 breaths to 30 compressions. Breaths come first if they have been underwater.
Where should you perform CPR?
Typically between the nipples, on the chest.
What can you do to get rid of something blocking the airway.
Give abdominal thrusts.
What should you do if your victim is experience an allergic reaction.
Administer epipen.
What is the purpose of the mitochondria?
The mitochondria generates power to fuel the cells activities.
What does CPR stand for?
CPR stands for CardioPulmonary Resuscitation.
What is difference of steps when your victim is responsive vs unresponsive.
If they are responsive, ask if they need help, check for ABC's (vitals), call EMS if needed.
If they are unresponsive, call EMS, check for breathing and injuries, administer CPR is not breathing.
What does PPE stand for?
It stands for personal protective equipment
If a victim is experiencing chest discomfort, shortness in breath and cold sweat, what are they at risk for?
A heart attack.
What are chromosomes. How many chromosomes do we have?
Chromosomes contain thousands of genes in the nucleus. We have 46 chromosomes and 23 pairs per cell.
What are the THREE things you should always do BEFORE performing CPR?
1. Neutralize danger of surroundings and call for help. (No fire no wire no gas no glass)
2. Check consciousness of the victim. (Make noise and check for response)
3. Check for obstructed airway and breathing
What do you do if your victim starts vomiting?
Put them in a semi prone position, clean their airway when they finish vomiting.
How do you safety perform personal safety procedures.
Wear gloves and eye protection if possible. When removing gloves make sure not to cross contaminate, wash hands.
What are signs of a stroke and how would you treat it?
Signs are a drooping face, not being able to use one side of your body, slurred speech. You should immediately call EMS, monitor vitals and perform CPR iif they stop breathing.
What is the difference between frostbite and hypothermia.
Frostbite is caused by exposure to extreme cold while hypothermia is low body temperature and even more severe.
How do the hand positions for CPR vary depending on age? What are the age groups?
Infant: Younger than 1 year. Use two fingers.
Child: Older than 1 year to puberty. One hand, two hands if they are bigger.
Adult: After stage of puberty and older. Two hands, one on top of another.
What is the relation between CPR and external cardiac massage and thoracic pump model.
They are parts of chest compressions. External cardiac massage is when the heart is being squeezed to deliver blood in the body and the thoracic pump model explains how blood is forced away from the thorax.
How would you get rid of an airway blockage to small children and infants.
You do can back blows or chest presses. Only use two fingers.
What are signs a victim is going to faint? How would you treat them.
Signs are your victim standing without moving for a long time, suddenly stands after sitting and a heart condition. You need to call EMS.
What are the different planes (imaginary lines) that go through the body?
There is the transverse plane, that goes through teh top and bottom of the body. Sagittal plane, that divides the body in left and right halves. Frontal plane that divides the body into the front and back section.