CPR & First Aid
What are the three "Cs" of CPR?
Check, Call, Care
What is the core or central part of a medical term called?
The root word
The "head-tilt, chin-lift" maneuver is used for what purpose during CPR?
To open the airway
What is the root word for "nerve"?
neur/o
What are the three "C's" of CPR?
Check, Call, Care
For an adult, how many chest compressions should you give per minute during CPR?
100-120 compressions per minute
What is the meaning of the suffix "-itis"?
Inflammation
What are the symptoms of shock?
Pale, clammy skin; rapid pulse; and a feeling of weakness or dizziness.
What does the suffix "-pathy" mean?
Disease
In adults, how deep should chest compressions be during CPR?
At least 2 inches
When treating a severe burn, what should you not apply to it
Ice, ointment, or butter
What is the full meaning of the term "hepatitis"?
Inflammation of the liver
What two proteins regulate muscle contraction by blocking the binding sites on actin?
Tropomyosin and Troponin
This term refers to the study of the heart.
What maneuver should you use to open the airway of a person needing CPR?
Head-tilt, chin-lift
For a conscious choking adult, how many back blows and abdominal thrusts should you give?
5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts
What prefix means "without" or "not"?
a- or an-
What is the meaning of the root word "nephr/o"?
Kidney
What is the full meaning of the medical term Nephrectomy?
Removal or excision of the kidney
For a minor burn, you should cool it with cool or lukewarm running water for at least how many minutes?
10 minutes
What is the compression to breath ratio for one-rescuer CPR on a child or infant?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
Break down and define the term "Gastroenteritis."
The term is broken down into gastr (stomach), enter (intestine), and itis (inflammation). The meaning is "inflammation of the stomach and intestines"
When someone is having a seizure, you should protect their head and move objects away from them. What should you not do?
Put anything in their mouth
What is the meaning of the root word oste/o, and what is an example term?
The root word oste/o means bone, and an example term is osteocyte.
When should you stop performing CPR?
When an AED arrives, the person starts to move, or an EMS professional takes over.