CPR Basics
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is choking?
An airway blockage that prevents normal breathing.
What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator.
What is first aid?
Immediate care for an injury or sudden illness.
What number do you call in an emergency?
911
What are two signs that someone may need CPR?
Unresponsive and not breathing normally or only gasping.
Name a sign of severe choking.
The person cannot speak, breathe, or cough effectively.
What does an AED do?
Analyzes heart rhythm and can deliver a shock for certain dangerous rhythms.
What do you do for severe external bleeding?
Apply firm, direct pressure and get emergency help.
What does PPE stand for?
Personal protective equipment.
What should you do first at an emergency scene?
Check that the scene is safe
What if the person is coughing forcefully?
Encourage coughing & monitor them
When should you use an AED?
As soon as possible for an unresponsive person who needs CPR.
What is the recovery position for?
Helping maintain an open airway in an unresponsive person who is breathing normally, when moving them is safe.
Name 2 examples of PPE.
Gloves and a CPR breathing barrier.
What is the recommended CPR compression rate?
100-120 per minute
How do you help a severely choking, awake adult?
Give 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts, repeating as needed.
What must you do before an AED shock?
Make sure nobody is touching the person
How do you treat a minor heat burn?
Cool under cool running water; do not apply ice.
What should you tell a 911 dispatcher?
Location, what happened, person's condition, and answers to the dispatcher's questions.
Someone is unresponsive and gasping. What do you do?
Call 911, get an AED, and begin CPR following training and dispatcher instructions.
What if a choking person becomes unresponsive?
Call 911, start CPR with compressions, and check for a visible object before breaths. Never do a blind finger sweep.
What if the AED says no shock advised?
Resume CPR immediately and follow the AED prompts.
What do you do for severe bleeding and faintness?
Ensure safety, call 911/get an adult, apply direct pressure, and monitor the person.
What if a crash scene is unsafe?
Stay out of danger, alert an adult, call 911, and help only when safe.