CPR
What is the compression depth for an adult?
2 inches
How do you stop bleeding?
Apply pressure to the wound
What is the correct pad placement for AED?
Front Right Chest and Left side below chest
How long do you flush eyes after chemical exposure?
at least 15 minutes
Which fingers do you use to check a pulse?
index and middle finger
What is the correct ratio for compressions to breaths?
30:2
How do you stop bleeding that cannot be controlled by direct pressure?
Apply a tourniquet
What is the first step in using an AED
Turn the AED on
What is hypoglycemia? AND what does this person need?
Low blood sugar and they need glucose (sugar).
What medicine do you give to a patient having a heart attack?
Aspirin
What is the proper hand placement for CPR compressions?
Lower sternum
What is the correct/most effective way to clean a wound?
Soap and Water
Who can use an AED?
Anyone
How do you open an airway to give breaths?
Head tilt - if no spine injury is suspected
What do you do immediately to care for a thermal burn?
run cool water over the burn
How do you check for breathing?
Look, listen, and feel for air or chest rising
Why are nitrile gloves used for wound care?
To protect the person administering first aid from BBP.
When do you press the shock button on an AED?
When it tells you to.
What does PASS stand for in regard to fire extinguishers?
Point
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
What does FAST stand for in regard to stroke signs?
F: Facial Drooping
A: Arm Weakness
S: Slurred Speech
T: Time to Call 911
What is the correct chest compression rate?
100-120 compressions per minute
Where is a tourniquet placed?
2-3 inches above the wound closest to the heart
Where do you check for a pulse prior to using an AED?
Carotid Artery
When do you move someone who is having a seizure?
Roll them over when they are at risk of choking on saliva or vomit
What law protects you if you are performing CPR in good faith?
Good Samaritan Law