CPR
What does the "C" in CPR stand for?
Cardiac
The first thing that is done when finding someone unconscious
Check surrounding to make sure it is safe
What does the A stand for in AED?
A. Assimilated
B. Automated
Automated
CPR: If done incorrectly, can harm the patient
FALSE:
Because the person is already in a deadly circumstance, any quality of CPR will help
What does the "P" stand for in CPR?
Pulmonary
This is the second step in taking action when finding someone unconscious
Shake, Shout, "Are you Okay?"
What does the E stand for in AED
A. Extinguish
B. External
External
A person can get sued for performing CPR on a bystander in the community
FALSE: Most states have good samaritan laws that will protect you from legal repurcusssions
What does the "R" stand for in CPR?
Resuscitation
This is the last step used when finding someone unconscious and in need of CPR
Check for breathing
What does the D stand for in AED?
A. Debilitating
B. Defibrillators
Defibrillators
You have to do Mouth to Mouth resuscitation in CPR
False: generally mouth to mouth is getting more and more obselete
How does CPR work?
It pumps oxygenated blood throughout the body keeping the heart and brain alive
There are (5) steps leading up to CPR. This step needs you to phone 911 and get an AED if one is available
Step 4
What does an AED do?
The AED gives an electrical pulse or shock to restore a normal heartbeat
CPR does not actually restart the heart
TRUE:CPR does not actually restart the heart, but instead only keeps oxygenated blood flowing through the body
30 compressions to 2 breaths
What step calls for Shouting for help?
Step 3
AN AED is used when this happens
Person is in cardiac arrest
Most bystanders will NOT attempt to do CPR because they are afraid
TRUE: Most people fear of doing it wrong even though most have been introduced to CPR techniques