What is the first thing you do before you start CPR on an individual?
Why do we tap the persons sholders before we do anything else?
So we can make sure they are conscious and can feel both arms. Eliminate stroke from being a possibility.
If you conduct CPR the wrong way what can go wrong?
Cause the bone below the chest to impale the heart causing the individual to be deceased and not be able to be resuscitated.
No
What is the first step of performing CPR?
Tap the person's shoulders and ask if they can feel them. Ask for their name and if they are okay.
Do you give an infant CPR the same way I would to an adult? How would I give them CPR?
No. You would give an infant CPR with your index finger and your pointer finger in the middle of the chest.
When using an AED what must be removed?
Anything covering the chest and abdomen area
What is not a valid DNR indicator?
A tattoo
How many compressions should be administered per minute for an adult?
100-120 compressions
What does DNR stand for/mean?
DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate It indicates that an individual does not want to be revivced once deceased.
What does AED stand for?
AED stands for Automated External Diffibulator
What is the law that protects citizens helping others?
The Good Samaritan Law.
Where conducting CPR what do you begin with? Compression or Respirations?
Is an individual/ patient obligated to tell you if they have a disease? Why or why not?
No they do not have to disclose that information. It is against HIPPA. (Health Insurence Portability and Accountability Act)
What does the AED do?
Once you touch the patient what are you obligated to do?
Stay with them until an EMT comes or another first responder.
How do you conduct CPR on an Individual? Hint: there are 5 parts
Step 1: Assess the situation. Is the area safe?
Step 2: Tap the person holders slightly rough to see if they can feel them and ask for their name and if they are okay. Take Pulse
Step 3: Begin CPR if consent is given or if there is no pulse. 30 compressions then 2 Breaths (Breaths are up to your discretion). Tell someone to call for help. (911)
Step 4: Yell out for the AED.
Step 5: Continue for 5 more rounds then switch off with a partner if you have one. If not, continue.
What is Cardiac Arrest?
Cardiac Arrest is when the heart stops beating suddenly. It is a lack of blood flow to the heart.
When someone arrives with the AED what are your next steps? Continue compressions or use it immediately?
Use the AED immediately.
What do you do when a person is throwing up when performing CPR?
Turn them to the side