CPR NOTES
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the first step of CPR?
Check the scene for Danger.
True or False: Hands need to be interlocked when performing chest compressions.
False
How should your hands be placed on the person to perform chest compressions?
Center of the chest with the fingers interlocked.
What is a concussion?
A mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function.
When do you stop CPR?
• The scene becomes unsafe
• The victim shows obvious signs of life
• You become Exhausted
• Another trained rescuer arrives or takes
over
• You are too exhausted to continue
How many chest compressions should you perform during CPR?
30
True or False: You should lock your elbows when giving chest compressions
FALSE! It should be based on comfortability and size
True or false: The head tilt chin lift can be done with one hand?
False: Use both hands
True or False: All of the symptoms of a concussion happen immediately after the head injury.
False
What does CPR do for the human body?
Helps circulate blood that contains
oxygen to vital organs.
What is the second step of CPR?
Shake and Shout
True or False. The depth of chest compression on an adult is at least 2 cm?
False! AT LEAST 5 cm
Where should you shift your body weight when you're performing CPR?
Over your hands. Lining up your shoulders over your hands.
Describe how you would administer a memory test.
Give the patient 4 or 5 words near the beginning of the overall test and ask them to remember them. At the end of the overall test, ask them to repeat the words.
What is a heart attack?
Blood flow to some parts of the heart is
compromised.
What do you do after you listen, look, and feel for breathing?
CALL 103
True or false: You should always send someone to retrieve an AED if one is available when you're performing CPR.
TRUE
True or False: When doing CPR, no matter what you should always give two rescue breaths.
False. Rescue breaths are completely optional when performing CPR.
Describe the eye tracking test.
The patient is asked to follow your fingertip with his/her eyes only. He/she is also asked to touch his/her nose and then your fingertip as you move it around.
What is an AED?
A portable, life-saving device designed to treat people suffering cardiac arrest.
Describe the six steps of CPR.
1. Check the scene for danger.
2. Shake and shout.
3. Look, Listen, and feel for breathing.
4. Call 911.
5. Start CPR - 30 CHEST COMPRESSIONS.
6. Two rescue breaths.
When performing CPR how many seconds are in-between breaths?
1 second
How does CPR on a baby differ from CPR on an adult?
Use 1 or 2 fingers; cover the baby's nose and mouth with your mouth instead of pinching the nose; quicker compressions
What is the difference between retrograde and anterograde amnesia?
Retrograde amnesia is when a patient can't remember what happened before the injury. Anterograde amnesia is when a patient can't remember what happened after the injury.