Before Giving Care
What is the first thing you should do when you approach an emergency situation?
Check if the scene is safe
What determines if a person is an adult?
Puberty
Some signals that indicate an infant is choking 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
What is the first step in caring for a bleeding wound?
Apply direct pressure and try to get the bleeding to slow down or stop
This number should be contacted when a person is having trouble breathing.
"9-1-1"
How long do you check to see if the victim is breathing?
At least 5, but no more than 10 seconds
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
If a wound bleeds through the dressing, what should you do?
Apply more dressing over the existing WITHOUT removing the current dressing
At what rate should you give chest compressions per minute?
100 - 120 compressions per minute
What is the full name for CPR? What does each letter correspond to?
Cardio : Heart
Pulmonary: Lungs
Resuscitation : Reviving someone from unconsciousness
The ratio of compressions and breaths for an infant is...
30 compressions to every 2 breaths
The AED pads for an Adult should be placed on..
The upper right and mid-lower left part of the chest.
Which type of severe bleeding is the most life threatening and why?
Arterial because blood is spurting out with each heart beat in large amounts
When a baby is choking, what two techniques do you use to get the object out.
Back blows to their back and chest compressions with 2 fingers
The ratio of compressions and breaths in CPR for an adult is...
"30 chest compressions for every 2 rescue breaths"
How deep do you give compressions for an infant?
1 1/2" or 1/3 the depth of the chest
Once you have attached AED pads to a person, you should...
Allow or activate the AED to analyze the heart rhythm
How far above a wound should you place a tourniquet?
2-3 inches
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 Adult 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 choking 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 5 cycles or about 2 minutes of CPR.
What are the four steps in order for treating a severe bleeding wound?
Apply direct pressure to the wound
Elevate the injured area above the heart if possible
Wrap with a bandage
Monitor the victim to make sure there are no signs of shock