CPR/Choking
What’s the ideal rate for chest compressions per minute?
100–120 beats per minute
what should you do if someone is bleeding a lot?
Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth
What number do you call for emergency help in the US?
911 - anyone who got this wrong needs to take an IQ test
What’s in a basic first aid kit? (Name 2 items)
Bandages, gloves, antiseptic wipes, etc.
What should you NOT do during a seizure?
Put something in their mouth / hold them down
Where do you place your hands for CPR on an adult?
Center of the chest, on the lower half of the sternum
What’s the best way to cool a burn?
Cool running water for at least 20 minutes
What’s the first letter in the DRABC method? What does it stand for?
Danger
What’s one reason to stop CPR?
The person starts breathing, help arrives, or you're physically unable to continue
What are two common causes of seizures?
Epilepsy, head injury, fever (in children), low blood sugar, or drug reactions.
What are the steps for positioning your hands during the Heimlick on an adult.l
1. get behind them
2. wrap arms around
3. make fist above bellybutton
4. make grab fist with other hand
5. quick, strong compression
Should you remove an object stuck in a wound?
No – leave it in and work around it
What are 3 important things to tell the emergency operator?
Your location, what happened, the condition of the person
True or False: You can use butter to treat a burn.
False
How long should a seizure last before calling emergency services?
Preferably immediatly or more than 5 minutes, or if they have repeated seizures without waking up.
What’s the sign someone is choking?
Grabbing their throat, can't breath
Why should you not pop a burn blister?
Because it protects the underlying skin from infection.
What’s the recovery position for someone unconscious but breathing?
On their side with head tilted slightly back
What do you do if someone has a nosebleed?
Lean forward and pinch the nose
After a seizure ends, what should you do next?
Check their breathing, comfort them, and stay with them until they are fully alert.
How many back blows and abdominal thrusts should you give to a choking person?
5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts
How can you tell if a burn is a third-degree burn?
The skin may look white, charred, or leathery, and there might be no pain due to nerve damage.
What’s the first thing you do when you find someone unconscious?
Check for responsiveness (shake and shout)
How do you check if someone is breathing?
Look for chest movement, listen for breath, feel on your cheek
What position should you place someone in after a seizure if they’re unconscious but breathing?
The recovery position — on their side to keep the airway clear.