CPR
How should you position a person to begin CPR, and what is the correct hand placement for chest compressions?
The person should be lying face-up on a firm, flat surface. Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest on the breastbone, interlacing fingers or grasping the wrist of the hand on the chest. Compress the chest at least 2 inches.
What is the first step in using an AED on an adult?
The first step is to turn the device on.
What are some common causes of choking?
Choking can result from the airway being blocked by foreign objects, swelling, or fluids like vomit or blood.
What is a heart attack, and how does it occur?
A heart attack happens when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, often due to coronary artery disease, leading to cell death and permanent damage to the heart muscle.
What is the three step procedure for First Aid in order?
Check Call Care
What are the differences in CPR technique between adults, children, and infants?
CPR technique varies in hand position, compression depth, and rescue breath method. Adults require two hands in the center of the chest, compressing at least 2 inches, while children and infants may need one or two hands and shallower compressions.
Why is it important to remove or cut away clothing and undergarments when using an AED?
This step is important to expose the person's chest for proper pad placement and adherence, ensuring effective delivery of the shock.
What are some risk factors for choking?
Behaviors like eating too fast or talking with the mouth full, along with medical conditions affecting swallowing, increase the risk of choking.
What are some common signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
Signs and symptoms include chest pain or discomfort, pain spreading to the arms, back, or neck, dizziness, trouble breathing, nausea or vomiting, pale skin, sweating, anxiety, extreme fatigue, and unresponsiveness.
What is the acronym CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What do you have to ask for when preforming on children or infants rather than adults?
Consent
What precaution should be taken regarding the skin when using an AED?
The skin should be dry to ensure proper adhesion of the AED pads. Using a towel or gauze pad to dry the skin is recommended, but alcohol wipes should be avoided due to flammability.
What are some signs and symptoms of choking?
These include panicked facial expressions, coughing, difficulty breathing, and skin turning pale or bluish due to oxygen deprivation.
How do heart attack symptoms differ between men and women?
Men typically experience classic symptoms like chest pain radiating down one arm, while women may have more subtle symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea, extreme fatigue, or dizziness.
What is the primary purpose of a first aid kit?
To provide essential supplies for treating common injuries and illnesses.
What should you do if the person starts vomiting?
If the person vomits, roll them onto their side to clear the mouth of fluid, then resume CPR.
When should you push the shock button on an AED, and what precaution should you take during this step?
You should push the shock button if the AED tell you to. However, make sure that no one is touching the person while the device is delivering a shock to prevent them from receiving a shock as well.
What are the recommended steps for providing first aid to an adult or child who is choking?
Give 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts until the person can breathe, speak, or cough forcefully, or until they become unresponsive, then initiate CPR.
How does cardiac arrest differ from a heart attack?
While a heart attack involves blocked blood flow to the heart muscle, leading to cell death, cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating or beats ineffectively, preventing blood circulation to vital organs.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What is the recommended rate for chest compressions during CPR?
100–120 compressions per minute
What should you do immediately after a shock is delivered or if the AED determines that no shock is necessary?
Immediately resume CPR, starting with compressions. The AED will continue to monitor the heart rhythm every 2 minutes, and you should listen for prompts from the device while continuing CPR until further assistance arrives or an obvious sign of life is noticed.
How should first aid for choking be modified for infants?
Chest thrusts should be used instead of abdominal thrusts.
What are the signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest?
Signs include sudden collapse, unresponsiveness, absence of breathing or gasping, and no heartbeat.
What does R.E.S.T stand for?
Rice, Ice, Compression, Time