CPR
Before you start cpr on a baby, how do you check to see if the baby is responsive or not?
Tap the bottom of the babies foot.
What is internal bleeding?
Bleeding that occurs inside the body, into a body cavity or space.
What are heart cramps?
Painful muscle spasms usually in the legs and abdomen, caused by loss of fluids and electrolytes as a result of sweating.
Is cardiac arrest the same as a heart attack?
No
What are some choking hazards?
Tiny foods, households object that are small, and tiny toys.
If there is a kid who is in need of CPR and there is no parent, it is an implied consent?
Yes
If someone you know is experiencing internal bleeding, what are the steps you need to take into action?
First, it is important to call 9-1-1.
Second, give first aid care for shock until help arrives.
What are signs and symptoms for a heart stroke?
The person will have mental status changes and may have trouble seeing or a seziure.
How does a heart attack occur?
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked.
When caring for an adult who is choking what combination needs to occur?
5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.
What does AED Stand for.
Automated external defibrillator.
What is a tourniquet?
A tourniquet is a device placed around an arm or a leg to constrict blood vessels and stop blood flow to a wound.
First aid for Hypothermia.
Call 9-1-1 immediately after the hypothermia occurs. If the person is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping, give CPR and use an AED if your are trained in these skills.
If you think a person is experiencing cardiac assert you should.....
- Have someone call 9-1-1.
- Begin CPR immediately.
- Use an AED as soon as possible.
What is the goal when giving back blows and abdominal thrusts?
The goal of giving back blows and abdominal thrusts is to force the object out of the airway, allowing the person to breathe.
When giving CPR how many chest compression's and safety breath are performed?
30 chest compression's and 2 safety breaths.
What causes are considered critical burns?
Electricity, exposure to chemicals, exposure to nuclear radiation or an explosion.
What is poisoning?
A poison is any substance that causes injury, illness or death if it enters the body.
What are symptoms of a heart attack?
The pain or discomfort is persistent, lasting longer than 3 to 5 minutes, or going away and then coming back.
When aiding to a pregnant woman choking, what should you perform instead of abdominal thrusts?
Give chest thrusts instead.
When do you stop performing CPR?
When you start seeing signs of life or an AED is avalible to use.
What are some signs and/or symptoms of muscle, bones, and joint injuries?
- A broken bone is proturding through the skin
- The injured part is bent, crooked, or looks deformed.
- The person cannot use or move the injured part of their body.
- There is moderate or severe swelling and bruising.
How is alcohol poisoning caused?
By drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.
When does cardiac arrest occur?
Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too inefficiently to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
What do you perform when caring for a choking infant?
Give 5 back blows and 5 chests thrusts.