CPR
What does CPR stand for?
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Rescue breaths for children and infants should be taken one breath every _ seconds
3-5
What kind of surface should you be performing CPR
You should be performing CPR on a hard and flat surface.
What does AED stand for?
What does First Aid do?
First Aid gives immediate care to a person in danger.
The purpose of CPR is to keep a persons brain and heart supplied with blood and Oxygen
What is the rate of CC/MIN?
The rate of CC/MIN is 100/120 per minute
How long should it take to perform 30 chest compressions?
It should take 18 seconds.
Where do you place your AED PADS?
You should place your AED PADS in two places; one in the upper right while the other in the lower left
What is the best way known to clear an airway
the best way known to clear an airway is the Heimlich Maneuver.
When is CPR required?
CPR is required when there are no signs of breathing and pulse
Where are you supposed to place your fingers when performing CPR on an infant?
You are supposed to place your fingers in the middle of their chest.
How many chest compressions should you be able to do in one minute?
you should be able to do 100 compressions.
What is another word for shock?
Another word for shock is Defibrillation.
What is the only circumstance in which you should use a tourniquet?
You should only use a tourniquet as a last resort.
How do you tell when a rescue breathe is effective?
You can tell that a rescue breathe is effected when the chest rises.
What should the depth of your chest compressions be when performing CPR on a child?
The depth of your chest compressions should be 1- 1.5 inches.
What is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in Adult CPR?
the ratio of chest compressions and rescue breathes is 30:2
AED's shock your heart to restart it and also monitors the heart rate.
what does the RICE procedure stand for?
the RICE procedure stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
How long should you take to check a pulse?
You should take 10 seconds
What should the head placement be throughout INFANT CPR?
An infants head throughout CPR should remain neutral
Where should your hands be when performing CPR?
Your hands should be on top of one another with one hands heel in the centre of the chest.
How much is the chance of surviving decreased if each minute of defibrillation is delayed?
10% is decreased each minute when defibrillation is delayed.
What are the two kinds of fractures?
the two types of fractures include Simple and Compound