CPR & AED
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the first action to take in controlling external bleeding?
Apply direct pressure
What is the first step in treating shock?
Lay the person down and elevate their legs
What is the first thing you should do when you suspect a fracture?
Immobilize the area using a splint to prevent further injury
What is the first thing you should do for a minor burn?
Cool the burn with running cold water for at least 10 minutes
What should you do if someone is choking and can still speak?
Encourage them to cough to clear the obstruction
What should you do if someone is showing signs of mild hypothermia?
Move the person to a warm environment and give them warm drinks
What is the first thing you should do if someone has ingested poison?
Call Poison Control or emergency services immediately (1-800-222-1222 ), or (911)
A hiker feels dizzy, sweaty, and nauseous on a hot trail. What are these symptoms of, and what should you do first?
These are symptoms of heat exhuastion.
Stop activity, move to shade, and give water.
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in one cycle of adult CPR?
30 compressions and 2 breaths
When should you apply a tourniquet to control bleeding?
If the bleeding is life-threatening and cannot be controlled with direct pressure
What is the best way to keep a person with shock warm?
Cover them with blankets or warm clothing
What is the proper first aid for a puncture wound to the eye?
Immobilize the object and cover the other eye. Call 911 immediately.
What should you apply to a second-degree burn?
Cover it with a sterile, non-stick bandage or dressing
What maneuver should you perform if someone is choking and cannot breathe?
Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
How should you treat frostbite on the hands or feet?
Warm the affected area gradually with warm (not hot) water
What is the proper first aid for a suspected opioid overdose?
Narcan (Naloxone), nasal spray should be administered
A crew member gets high SPF sunscreen in their eye and complains of burning and blurry vision. How should you treat this?
Flush the eye with clean water from the inside corner out. Flush, don't flood.
What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?
5–6 cm (2–2.4 inches)
How can you tell the difference between arterial and venous bleeding?
Arterial bleeding spurts, venous bleeding flows steadily
What is the immediate treatment for someone experiencing anaphylactic shock?
Administer epinephrine immediately via an EpiPen and call for emergency help
How do you treat a nosebleed after a head injury?
First, ensure that there is no neck or spine injury. Then, keeping the head in a neutral position, pinch the soft part of the nose. Cold compress should be applied periodically
How should you treat a third-degree burn?
Do not remove burned clothing, cover the area with a sterile dressing, and seek emergency medical help
What should you do if an infant is choking?
Give 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts
What is a normal core temperature and what core temperature is a sign of hypothermia?
Normal core temperature is 98.6°F. Hypothermia is imminent at a core temperature of 95°F or below
How should you treat someone who has ingested a non-corrosive poison?
Call 911, ID substance, monitor patient, place in recovery position if needed
A hiker develops painful muscle cramps after a long, hot day of trekking. How should you treat this?
Rest and give fluids with electrolytes
After turning on an AED, what is the first step?
Attach the pads to the person's dry, bare chest / listen to instructions.
What is the proper technique for applying a tourniquet?
Apply it 2–3 inches above the wound, over clothing if necessary, and tighten until bleeding stops. Write down time and monitor for shock
In the case of shock, how should you give fluids?
If the person is conscious and able to swallow, give them small sips of water or an electrolyte drink
What are the steps for treating a compound fracture of the arm?
First, control the bleeding using a bandage or torniquet. Then splint the arm in the nuetral position
How should you treat a chemical burn on the skin?
Flush the area with large amounts of water for at least 20 minutes, remove contaminated clothing, and seek medical help
How do you modify the Heimlich maneuver for a pregnant woman?
Perform chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts
How do you treat a person with severe frostbite?
Do not rub the affected area, rewarm gently, and seek immediate medical care
What should you do if someone has been poisoned by a corrosive substance?
Make sure it is safe, wash substance away, rinse patients' mouth, sip water. Do not induce vomiting. Follow Poison Control's instructions.
A Scout steps on a nail at a campsite and it punctures their boot and foot. How should you treat this injury?
Clean the wound thoroughly, wrap in sterile dressing, seek medical attention immediately.
What should you do if a person with a pacemaker requires AED use?
Place the pads at least one inch away from the pacemaker
How do you manage a victim with a massive head wound and rapid bleeding that you can't control with direct pressure?
Apply pressure to the bleeding site, attempt to elevate the head if possible, and position the person in a way that allows gravity to reduce blood flow to the head. Keep the victim still. Call emergency medical services for immediate assistance
What should you do if someone is in shock and has chest pain or difficulty breathing?
Place them in a semi-sitting position and administer oxygen if available
A patient has suffered a mountain biking crash. They are complaining of rib pain, and you suspect a fracture to multiple ribs. What is the proper first aid
Have them rest in a position to ease breathing. Give the patient something soft to hold against the broken ribs
A patient has sustained a serious electrical burn with entry and exit wounds. What is your immediate response?
Ensure the area is safe and that there is no ongoing electrical hazard. Do not touch the person until the power source is turned off. Apply a clean, dry dressing to the burn sites and seek medical help immediately
A choking patient has collapsed to the floor and is now unconscious, what is your immediate response?
Position the patient for CPR. Check ABCs, begin CPR with extra attention given to checking the airway before giving rescue breaths
What are the three levels of severity for Frostbite and a characteristic of each?
1. Frostnip: red skin, cold, sore
2. Superficial Frostbite: pale white skin, pins and needles, peeling skin
3. Severe Frostbite: black skin, hard, numb
How do you treat someone who has been poisoned by carbon monoxide?
Remove them from the source of carbon monoxide and administer 100% oxygen
A backpacker trips and their forearm becomes painful and misshapen. How should you treat this?
Splint the arm, immobilize, and check for circulation.