CPR Steps
This is the first thing that you should do before performing CPR.
Check the scene for safety.
True or False: Your elbows should not be locked when performing CPR.
False.
The prefix brady- means this
A body temperature above 100.4°F is medically known as this.
Fever
This is the recommended compression rate per minute when performing high-quality CPR.
100-120 per minute.
This is the number of chest compressions should you give for adult one rescuer CPR.
30 compressions.
Helps circulate/pump blood that contains
oxygen to vital organs.
The suffix -itis refers to this condition.
The term hypotension means this.
Low blood pressure
This classic DM symptom means “excessive thirst.”
Polydipsia
This technique is used to check responsiveness in children and adults.
“tap and shout”
The acronym CPR stands for what?
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
The root derm/o deals with this organ.
The skin
This term refers to difficulty breathing.
Dyspnea
The term for allowing the chest to rise back to its normal position.
Recoil.
This is one method used to open a patient’s airway during first aid or CPR.
Head tilt chin lift
The length of time you should check for signs of breathing and normal life.
No more than 10 seconds.
The root nephr/o means this.
Kidneys
A pulse over 100 bpm in an adult is called this.
Tachycardia.
This term describes chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
Angina
This is what you should do when someone begins breathing normally after CPR.
Stop CPR and remain with them until advance care arrives
• The scene becomes unsafe
• The victim shows obvious signs of life
• An AED becomes available
• Another trained rescuer arrives or takes
over
• You are too exhausted to continue
The suffix -ectomy indicates this type of procedure.
Surgical removal
The bluish discoloration to lips, skin, and fingertips
This acronym helps identify early stroke warning signs.
FAST (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911)