Adult CPR
When giving a rescue breath to an adult, you should give the breath over a period of about...
"1 second"
What is the first thing you should do if you see someone choking?
Ask them, 'Are you choking?' and encourage them to keep coughing if they can.
Each minute that defibrillation is delayed reduces the chance of survival of a sudden cardiac arrest victim by...
10%
What is naloxone used for?
Naloxone is used to reverse an opioid overdose
Always check for signs of life no more than...
"10 seconds" However, in an adult situation, we now focus with a quick scan and immediately into chest compressions.
What do you do if a choking person cannot cough, speak, or breathe?
Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) to try to dislodge the object.
When preparing an AED for use, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
Turn on the AED
How is naloxone commonly administered?
Naloxone can be given as a nasal spray
If a person is suffering from pain or discomfort in the chest that lasts more than 3 to 5 minutes or that goes away and comes back, this person is more than likely having...
"heart-related emergency"
How many abdominal thrusts should you give to a choking person?
Give continuous thrusts until the object comes out or the person can breathe again.
The AED pads for an Adult should be placed on..
The upper right and lower left part of the chest.
What should you do first if you suspect someone has overdosed on opioids?
Call 911 and check if the person is responsive or breathing.
The cycle of compressions and breaths in CPR for an adult is...
"30 chest compressions for every 2 rescue breaths"
What should you do if a choking person becomes unconscious?
Lay them down gently, call 911, and start CPR immediately.
Once you have attached AED pads to a person, you should...
Allow or activate the AED to analyze the heart rhythm
True or False: Naloxone works immediately to reverse an overdose.
False. Naloxone can take 2-5 minutes to work, and more than one dose may be needed.
Early CPR is an important link in then Cardiac Chain of Survival because...
It helps circulate blood that contains oxygen to vital organs until an AED is ready to use or advanced medical personnel arrives.
What do you do if you’re choking and no one is around to help you?
Perform abdominal thrusts on yourself by pushing your stomach against a hard object like a chair.
If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you should...
Resume CPR and follow instructions
What should you do after giving someone naloxone?
Stay with them and be ready to give another dose if needed until help arrives.