CPR
What is the correct depth for infant cpr?
About 1 and a half inches
AED's are unsafe to use on infants and children.
True or False?
False
What do you do if choking persists after back blows and chest thrusts?
Call for emergency help.
What is the very first step when arriving to an emergency?
Check the Scene for Safety.
Chest compressions on an infant are delivered with the___?
A. Entire Hand
B. Fingers
C. Heel of the Palm
D. Knuckles
B. Fingers
what is the correct position of AED pads on an infant?
one pad to the center of the infant's chest and one pad to the infant's back between the scapulae
Care for a responsive choking infant consists of giving 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts.
True or False?
True
How do you check an infant for responsiveness?
Tap the bottom of the baby's foot.
Infant CPR is administered to children under the age of?
1 year (12 months)
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibulator
In what position should you place the infant when giving back blows?
Face-down along your forearm
You do not need to support the infant's head and neck at all times during care.
True or False?
False.
When giving CPR to an infant, the cycle of compressions and breaths is ?
30 compressions, 2 rescue breaths
If an AED with pediatric pads is not available, the AED with adult pads should be used.
True or False?
True
When giving chest compressions, you should use the encircling thumbs technique.
True or False?
True
What is the average heart rate for an infant?
80-160 bpm
When giving CPR to an infant, open the airway by tilting the head to the ?
neutral position
The AED pad placement for infants is the same as for children and adults.
True or False?
False.
If you see an object in the infants mouth and perform a finger sweep, which finger should you use?
Pinky
What do you do if an infant has a seizure?
Keep them away from objects that could harm them and gently place them on their side.