Compressions & RB
How deep should compressions be on an adult?
About 2 inches.
What is the first thing to do before beginning CPR?
SCENE IS SAFE!
If someone is coughing while choking, what should you do?
Do not touch them — encourage them to keep coughing.
What is the very first action when using an AED?
Turn it on.
What is the normal resting heart rate range for most people?
Around 60–80 beats per minute.
At what pace should compressions be delivered?
Between 100–120 beats per minute.
How long can you check for normal breathing and a pulse?
No longer than 10 seconds.
At what point should emergency services be called during a choking incident?
Call 911 if the person becomes unresponsive.
How should you handle thick chest hair when using AED pads?
Quickly shave the area with the razor from the AED kit.
Roughly how many different cell types exist in the body?
Around 200 types.
Should hands come off the chest after each push?
No — keep them in place, but allow the chest to fully rise back up.
Should CPR stop when you see help in the distance!
NO! Pause compressions only to use the AED. Once it’s READY, apply the pads and follow its prompts.
How should your hands be positioned to perform abdominal thrusts?
Place the thumb side of your fist just above the navel, cover it with your other hand, and push inward and upward.
Is it acceptable to use adult pads on infants?
Yes, if child pads aren’t available — position them so they don’t touch.
Approximately how many cells make up the human body?
About 30 trillion.
Where should hands or fingers be placed for compressions?
Adults:
Infants:
Adults: Both hands interlocked, centered on the chest at the nipple line.
Infants: Two fingers on the center of the chest, pressing 1–1.5 inches deep.
After confirming the scene is safe, what should you do before starting compressions?
Check the victim for responsiveness by tapping and shouting, then call 911 and get an AED if there is no response.
What should you do first if an infant is choking and cannot cry or cough?
Give 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts, alternating until the object comes out or the infant becomes unresponsive.
Where should pads be placed on an infant when only adult pads are available?
One pad goes in the center of the chest, the other on the back.
What part of blood is the fluid that transports cells and nutrients?
Plasma
What technique opens the airway before breaths are given?
The head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver.
What song should you sing while doing compressions?
10 points bonus points if you sing it!
20 bonus points if you know WHO sings it!
Stayin Alive By Bees Gees
Where should you support the infant’s head and body during choking care?
Hold the infant face down on your forearm, supporting the head and neck with your hand, keeping the head lower than the chest before giving back blows.
Where would AED pads go on an infant?
One on the front of the chest and one on the back of the body.
What is the function of each type of blood vessel?
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Arteries: Move oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body.
Veins: Carry oxygen-poor blood and carbon dioxide back to the heart and lungs.
Capillaries: Tiny vessels where oxygen and nutrient exchange happens.