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What is the rate of compression's to breaths for all types of CPR?
30:2
What is the purpose of chest compressions?
To pump blood through the body (to the brain) - delivers oxygen
When giving compressions to an infant, where do you give the compressions? Above the nipple line, at the nipple line, or below the nipple line
It is just below the nipple line
What is the very first thing you should do when you use an AED?
TURN IT ON and use it right away
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
How long should you check for breathing? (give the range)
5-10 seconds
What should you do if your first breath does not go in?
Re-adjust the head an try again, but only one more time
REMEMBER - you do not have to re-adjust the head if your first breath goes in
How do you give mouth to mouth breaths to an infant?
Tilt their head back
Cover their mouth and nose with your mouth
If you have 2 people to give CPR and no AED, when do you switch roles?
Every 5 cycles or 2 minutes
What part of the brain is responsible for decision making and impulse control? (not fully developed until about 25)
Prefrontal cortex
How long should each breath be? AND When giving breaths, you should not stop compressions for more than how many seconds?
1 second
10 seconds
When using an AED, there are 2 times you should say clear. When do you say clear?
When it is analyzing and before you hit the shock button
What are the 3 ways you can give compressions to an infant and the 2 ways you can give compressions to a child?
Infant - two fingers, two thumbs, one hand
Child - one hand, two hands
Why is it important to let the chest fully rise after each compression?
To allow for the heart to refill with blood
Which type of cholesterol is known as the "bad" cholesterol?
LDL - Low density lipoprotein
What is considered the age of an adult when it comes to CPR?
8 years old
Give 2 examples of special situations when it comes to an AED (pads) AND what you would do
Varies
If there are no child AED pads and you are giving CPR to a child, how do you use the adult pads on the child?
1. Place on the front and back like the child pads
2. Place them like an adult, just make sure they do not touch
What are the first three links in the adult chain of survival AND the pediatric chain of survival?
Adult - Call 911, CPR, AED
Pediatric - Prevention, Call 911, CPR
What is the main function of white blood cells?
To fight infection and disease
What is the depth of compressions (in inches) for adults, children and infants?
Adult - 2 inches
Child - 2 inches
Infant - 1.5 inches
If you DID NOT see an adult collapse and you DO NOT have a phone, what should you do? (You are alone and no one is around to help)
Provide 5 cycles of CPR, run and call 911 and then come back and give CPR
If you are alone with no phone and an infant needs CPR, what should you do?
Give 5 cycles (2 minutes) of CPR and then take the baby with you to go call 911
What might happen if someone is touching the person while the AED is analyzing?
It will mistake their heartbeat for the unconscious person and will say a shock is not needed
Which body system is primarily responsible for producing hormones?
Endocrine System