CPR Basics
What is CPR?
life-saving technique is used when someone’s heart stops beating
Where do you place your hands when giving chest compressions?
Center of the chest
If someone is gasping or breathing abnormally, you should not start CPR.
FALSE
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
A student collapses in the hallway and is not responding when you tap their shoulder. What do you do?
Check for breathing and call 911
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the main two steps of Hands Only CPR
push hard and fast
You should stop CPR once the person starts breathing or help arrives.
TRUE
What you should do right away after turning on an AED?
Follow the voice prompts or attach the pads
You are alone and your friend collapses. What do you do?
Call 911 and put them on speaker then start CPR
What is the main goal of CPR?
To pump the persons heart and continue blood flow.
How fast should chest compressions be per minute?
100 -120 compressions per minute
If you are unsure whether someone needs CPR, you should wait until a professional arrives.
FALSE
What you should do if the AED says “no shock advised?”
Continue CPR
You are doing CPR and someone says, “I think they’re breathing now,” but the breathing is slow and irregular (gasping).
Continue CPR. Abnormal breathing can still mean they are in Cardiac Arrest
What is the effect called when people just stare and do not help?
The Bystander Effect
How deep should your compressions be?
2 or more inches
Interruptions in chest compressions should be kept as short as possible during CPR.
TRUE
Why should you dry a person off before using an AED?
You arrive at a scene and someone is preforming CPR, what should you do?
Ask if they need assistance or ask if anyone called 911
What is it called when the heart suddenly stops beating, and CPR may be needed?
Cardiac Arrest
After each compression, what should you let the chest do before pushing again?
let it fully recoil
CPR can quadruple persons chance of survival.
FALSE (2-3 times)
Where are the AEDs located in the school? HINT: there are 3
Nurse office, cafeteria and front office
Someone collapses, and a bystander says they saw them eating right before it happened. What should you do?
Check that their airway is clear and continue CPR.