CPR
How long do you check for a pulse
No more then 10 seconds
Name TWO signs of anaphylaxis
trouble breathing, throat/tongue swelling, wheezing, widespread hives, dizziness/collapse.
When the AED is analyzing heart rhythm it tells you to do/not do what?
Do not touch the patient
Name two things you should tell the 911 dispatcher when calling
Location
What happened
Name the three main parts of CPR
Compressions
Rescue breaths
Defibrillation (AED)
Where is an epinephrine (epi pen) given?
Outter thigh
What should you do to make sure it is safe to deliver a shock when the AED advises you to?
Make sure everyone is clear and not touching any part of the patient
What’s one of the first things you should do for a minor thermal burn?
Run it under cool water
Where do you place your hands on an adult for chest compressions?
Center of the chest/lower half of the breastbone
After giving epinephrine for anaphylaxis, should you still call 911?
Yes
Why is it important to use an AED if one is available?
Early defibrillation increases a persons chance of survival.
What’s the basic first step for heavy bleeding from a wound?
Apply firm direct pressure
About how deep should adult chest compressions be?
At least 2in
Someone has hives AND difficulty breathing after eating. Should you wait to see if an antihistamine works before using their prescribed epinephrine?
No. Use EpiPen and call 911 immediately
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What is FAST used to determine? Bonus if you can name what all 4 letters stand for
Strokes.
Face
Arm
Speech
Time
How fast should compressions be?
100-120 compressions per minute
Name 2 signs of anaphylaxis
trouble breathing, throat/tongue swelling, wheezing, widespread hives, dizziness/collapse.
What’s the first thing you should do when using an AED?
Turn it on