Show:
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
AEDs
Misc.
100
What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive victim, with no suspected neck injury?
The Head Tilt-Chin Lift Maneuver
100
How do you relieve choking in a responsive adult?
Abdominal Thrusts
100
What is the maximum amount of time you should take to check for a pulse?
10 seconds
100
What is true about using an AED on a victim less than 8 years of age?
Adult pads may be used if pediatric pads are unavailable
100
What is the first thing to consider before performing CPR?
Scene Safety
200
What should you do if you do not have a mouth to mouth barrier when giving respirations?
Continuous compressions at a rate of 100 per minute
200
What should you do if someone is having a severe allergic reaction and their airway is compromised?
Administer their Epi-Pen.
200
What is the correct depth of chest compressions for an adult or child victim?
2 inches
200
What is the first step when operating an AED?
Turn on the AED
200
What three characteristics are needed in a victim to perform CPR?
A victim who is unresponsive, not breathing and has no pulse
300
What is the job of Rescuer # 2 in two-person CPR?
This person maintains an open airway and gives breaths
300
What should you do when a child or infant has a strong pulse, but is not breathing?
Give rescue breaths, 1 breath every 3-5 seconds
300
What should you do if the AED states "No shock needed"?
Check for a pulse and resume chest compressions if needed
300
What should you do after the AED deliers a shock?
Begin chest compressions
300
What is the purpose of chest compressions?
Adequate blood flow.
400
How do you relieve choking in a responsive Infant?
5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts
400
What is is the compression to ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer CPR for anyone of any age?
30:2
400
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of ALL ages?
At least 100 compressions per minute
400
When should you deliver a shock from an AED?
The AED advises a shock, charges, states a "clear the victim" message and tells me to push the "shock" button
400
What characteristic do we only see in heat stroke as opposed to heat cramps and heat exhaustion?
Absent Sweating
500
Visible chest rise with each rescue breath What should you observe when determining if rescue breaths are effective?
Visible chest rise with each rescue breath
500
What is the best way to prevent gastric inflation?
Give nice easy breaths until the chest rises
500
What part of the breast bone do you place your hands when performing chest compressions on an adult or child?
The lower half of the breast bone
500
What are the only two instances we stop compressions when using an AED?
When analyzing and Defibrillation
500
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer child or infant CPR?
15:2