vocabulary
define observation or observe
watching someone or something
what holiday was being celebrated in the article?
Thanksgiving
if there is an emergency what number should you call?
911
what is the antonym of life?
death
think: would you use the same force when doing compressions on a 3 year old as a 30 year old, and why or why not?
no, because a 3 year old is much smaller
define procedure
a way of doing something, often a series of steps followed in a special order
Who did Maxine think was hurt at first?
her stepdad
true or false
performing CPR on somebody can save their life
What is the antonym of different?
same
how old was Maxine's cousin who fell in the pool?
3
define hunched
upper body in a bent or crooked position
What had happened to Maxine's cousin?
She fell in the pool and stopped breathing
true or false, you must be a certain age to learn CPR
false
what is a synonym for very demanding or difficult?
stressful
Name a song from the article that you can sing in your head to keep up the compressions per minute
Stayin Alive (Bee Gees)
Crazy in Love (Beyonce)
define surreal
not quite real, dreamlike
where did Maxine learn CPR?
Sports Medicine class at school
true or false, often when a person gives CPR they have a surge of adrenaline
true
what is a synonym for infant?
baby
what is an emergency procedure used when someone's heart or breathing has stopped?
CPR
define adrenaline
a chemical produced by the brain that gives a boost of energy
what happened to her cousin after the ambulance came?
Her cousin was taken to the hospital overnight for observation
How many compressions should be given per minute when administering CPR?
100-120
what is an antonym for thankful?
ungrateful
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation