Vocabulary
What is an open fracture?
The break of a bone that sticks through the skin.
How many chest compressions do you give during CPR?
30
How many back blows must you preform in a choking emergency?
5
What should you do if the person's chest is not rising during CPR?
Check to make sure the head is in the past neutral position.
Noises while breathing and the inability to speak properly
What is a tourniquet?
A device that will stop all bleeding and blood flow to an extremity.
How many breaths do you give during CPR?
2
How many chest thrusts should you preform in a choking emergency?
5
How do you help someone having an asthma attack?
What is the first step in stopping bleeding?
Direct pressure to the wound.
What is asthma?
Chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult.
What should you do before performing CPR on a child?
Ask for parental consent if there is an adult around and check for consciousness
What should you do if the person loses consciousness during a choking emergency?
check for consent and begin CPR.
How can you aid someone who needs an AED, but they have a pacemaker?
When using an AED on someone with a pacemaker/ICD to avoid putting the electrode pads directly over the internal device. The key is to put the pads at least one inch away from the internal device.
What does AED stand for?
Automatic External Defibrillator
What is Cardiac Arrest?
When the heart stops beating and breathing stops.
Can an adult AED be used on an infant?
Yes, but a child AED can not be used on an adult.
What do chest thrusts look like for infants?
Like the two finger method used for CPR.
How do you help someone that needs CPR, but they are in an unsafe scene?
Call 911 immediately and wait for their arrival
What are the three signs of of a heart attack?
Chest pain, pain in left arm, and shortness of breath.
What is a breathing barrier?
A flat plastic barrier that lays across the victim's mouth and nose. It conforms to the face and allows the rescuer to blow through a hole in the middle
What must you do before giving breaths in CPR?
tilt the head back past neutral and pinch the nose.
What is the difference between regular CPR and CPR for a choking emergency?
For a choking emergency, you must check before giving breaths and preform a finger sweep if you see anything.
How do I help someone with a burn?
Stop, Cool, Cover.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.