CPR
When is CPR used?
When is CPR used?used when a person is in cardiac arrest to keep blooding through the body
What are common choking hazards for children younger than 4?
What is a heart attack?
when there is a blockage in blood flow to the heart muscle
T/F; it doesn't matter if the person is wet or dry when using an AED
False, dry off the person and area
What is a seizure?
a result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain
T/F: When giving CPR, start with 2 rescue breaths
False, star with chest compression
How should you be positioned to give back blows?
Slightly behind the person with one arm diagonally across the persons chest and bend the person forward
What are some signs of a heart attack>
-dizziness
-discomfort in both arms
-unresponsiveness
where should the AED be placed?
Upper right side and lower left side
When should you call 9-1-1 when someone is having a seizure?
If the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or it happens more than once
How many inches should you compress on an infant
about 1 1/2 inches
Where should your hands be placed for abdominal thrusts?
One finger above their navel
What is the first step when caring for a heart attack?
Call 9-1-1
Can you use an adult AED on an infant, if so how?
Yes, place the AED on the front and back of the infant
T/F: when a person is having a seizure, try to hold them down
False, let it run its course
Before beginning CPR on a child or infant, you must.....
call 911 and ask for consent from the parent
What do you do if the person becomes unresponsive?
Begin CPR and before each set of chest compression and before rescue breaths, look for the object in their mouth
T/F: men and women experience the same symptoms
False
Can a child AED work on an adult, why or why not?
No, because there will not be enough power
How can you help someone who just had a seizure?
Make them feel comfortable and stay with them until he or she is fully recovered.
What is the correct method to giving breaths to an infant?
Hand on chin, other hand on forehead, mouth covers infants mouth AND nose
Instead of abdominal thrusts, how do you care for an infant choking
5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
T/F: Heart attacks and cardiac arrest are the same thing
False
Is it safe for a pregnant women to use an AED?
Yes
What do you do if the person becomes unresponsive?
Begin CPR and use an AED as soon as possible