CPR/AED Basics
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Ask a conscious person for this before giving care
Permission or consent
When checking a victim during a secondary assessment you notice changes in their LOC. What does LOC stand for?
Level of Consciousness
This portable electronic device is used to analyze the heart’s rhythm and provide an electrical shock, if needed.
AED (Automatic external defibrillator)
First aid for a nose bleed includes these steps:
Pinch the nose, tilt the head forward
The principle that implies the duty to provide CPR in an emergency situation
Duty to act
What technique is used to check for signs of circulation during CPR?
Check for a pulse or signs of circulation
This is what to do if the pads of the AED touch on a child or infant
Place one pad on the center of the chest and the other pad in the middle of the back
What is the type of mask or device used to provide rescue breaths in CPR?
Bag-valve-mask (BVM)
You are using a resuscitation mask to give ventilations to a child. After you position and seal the mask, what should you do next?
Tilt the victim’s head back to open the airway
Where should you place your hands for chest compressions in adult CPR?
Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, between the nipples
What is the proper hand position when performing CPR on an infant?
Two or three fingers on the center of the chest, just below the nipple line
When giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking, the correct fist placement is in the _______ of the abdomen, just ________ the navel.
middle; above
Once you have turned on the automated external defibrillator (AED), you should:
Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm
If you suspect someone is having a stroke, you perform the FAST check. What does FAST stand for?
Face, arms, speech, and time
What is the first step in performing CPR on an unresponsive adult?
Check for responsiveness or shake the person gently while asking, "Are you okay?"
What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR?
30 compressions to 2 ventilations
What is a potential complication if chest compressions are not deep enough during CPR?
Inadequate blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs
True or False: Ventilations are more effective when two rescuers operate the BVM
True
You pull an unconscious adult from the water who is taking infrequent gasps. You find that they have a pulse. What do you do next?
Give 2 ventilations
When performing chest compressions during CPR, you should give between _____ & _____ compressions per minute.
100 and 120
The technique used to remove an obstructed airway in a responsive choking adult.
Abdominal thrusts or the Heimlich maneuver
If the victim has an impaled object anywhere in the body, you should never:
Remove the object from the victim yourself
True or false: You should remove any clothing or jewelry covering the chest before starting CPR.
True
What is the most important thing to do if you suspect someone is having a seizure in the water?
Support the victim with their head above water until the seizure ends