CPR-ADULT
SAY WHAT?
WHAT'S THAT FOR
CALL FIRST OR CARE FIRST
ACRONYMS
100
Describe "Hands Only" CPR.
Call 911. Perform chest compressions continuously until EMS take over or the rescuer must stop.
100
How would you introduce yourself to someone as part of gaining their consent?
Hello, my name is __________. I noticed you don't appear to be feeling well. I have training in First Aid, can I help you?
100
AED- checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm.
100
A person 12 years or older who is unresponsive.
Call First
100
What does L.O.C stand for?
Levels of Consciousness
200
Give 2 reasons a rescuer might decide to stop performing CPR.
Choose any 2: Victim shows obvious signs of life. EMS personnel take over. Too tired to continue. Scene becomes unsafe. An AED becomes available.
200
What might you ask a child in order to find out where their parent or guardian is?
Hello, my name is _______________. Did you come here with anyone today? Where is he/she? Do you know their phone number?
200
Gloves- worn to minimize exposure to bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, and a variety of other potential hazards.
200
A child or infant who you suddenly saw collapse.
Call First.
200
Pertinent Past Medical History stands for "P" in which acronym?
SAMPLE
300
What is the purpose of retilting a victim's head if the first 2 rescue breaths delivered during CPR do not visibly make the chest rise and fall?
May help to open the airway if a proper head position was not achieved the first time.
300
What information should you be prepared to give the dispatcher if you ever call 911?
Location. Type of emergency service needed (fire, EMS, police). How many people are involved. What happened. When it happened.
300
Breathing barrier- protects the rescuer by preventing direct contact with the victim's mouth
300
A person who is choking.
Care first.
300
Acronym to help remember the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
FAST- Face, Arms, Speech, Time
400
How deep should a rescuer try to compress the chest when performing CPR on an adult.
2 inches
400
What kind of questions would you ask to determine "A" from SAMPLE?
Are you allergic to anything? Have you been exposed to something you have a known allergy to?
400
Gauze- fabric used to guard and cushion a wound, or to absorb blood or fluids
400
A person who has severe, life threatening bleeding.
Care first.
400
What does the "C" in RICE stand for?
Compression
500
In compressions per minute, at what rate should compressions be given in order to be effective?
100 to 120 compressions per minute
500
What does it mean to "withhold care"?
When you try to obtain consent, if you are told "No," you want to make sure the person knows that you are still available to help, if they change their mind.
500
Epipen/Epinephrine- used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens.
500
An unresponsive infant or child younger than 12 years who you did not see collapse.
Care First.
500
What does AED stand for?
Automatic External Defibrillator