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How many rescue breaths should you give to an infant?
Two; no more and no less
What is the first thing you do in a CPR emergency on an adult?
Check the scene then check if the person is responsive
What age are people most at risk for choking?
5 and younger
Should you give someone aspirin for a heart attack?
If they are showing early symptoms then Yes; make sure they aren't allergic and aren't taking blood thinners
What do you do if the rescue breaths don't make the chest rise and fall?
Go straight back to chest compressions, never do a third breath
How deep do you go for chest compression on an adult?
About 2 inches
Who you gonna call? (At the right time)
9-1-1
(To the tune of Ghost Busters)
How do you know if you're having a heart attack?
The pain or discomfort is lasting longer than 3-5 minutes in ones chest (Could go away but then comes back)
Is a Cardiac Arrest and a Heart Attack the same thing?
NO
Heart Attack: Blockage not letting blood to the heart causing some parts of heart muscle to die
Cardiac Arrest: Heart stops beating / beats to ineffectively to circulate blood to heart / vital organs
What do you do is someone is pregnant and choking?
Give chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts
How many chest compressions do you do in each set?
30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths following
What do you do if a mother is calling for help for her child?
Ask if you have consent to help the child
What is the size a toy shouldn't be smaller than for infants and toddlers?
1 3/4 inches in diameter
Do you give abdominal thrusts to a large person?
No, chest thrusts
What happens if you are alone and choking?
Give yourself abdominal thrusts like you would for another person; Alternatively band over and put your abdomen on something hard like a railing or chair back
How many compressions should be done a minute for an adult, child, and infant?
100-120 compressions per minute
How do you do the rescue breath on an infant?
Your mouth over their nose and mouth
What happens if you have diabetes and have a heart attack?
The signs and symptoms are more subtle
Do I only compress 1 1/2 inches on an infant?
Yes
What do you do if the person who is choking can cough?
Encourage them to cough harder to it can come out itself
In what time frame does brain damage become irreversible for cardiac arrest?
8-10 minute time frame
Is it safe you use an AED on a pregnant woman?
Yes
What is Cardiac Arrest?
It occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs
Can I use a pediatric AED pads on an adult?
No, only kids 8 and under or under 55 pounds can use them
What do you do if someone in a wheelchair starts choking?
Give abdominal thrusts like a person that stands