IFSTA Chapter 23: First Aid Provider question n answers graded A+ 2023/2024

IFSTA Chapter 23: First Aid Provider Airway - correct answer Passage for carrying air from the nose or mouth to the lungs. Anaphylactic Shock - correct answer Shock caused by a severe allergic reaction. Arteries - correct answer Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - correct answer Cardiac defibrillator designed for layperson use that analyzes the cardiac rhythm and determines if defibrillation is warranted. Biological Death - correct answer Condition present when irreversible brain damage has occurred, usually 4 to 10 minutes after cardiac arrest. Capillaries - correct answer Tiny blood vessels in the body's tissues in which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place. Cardiac Arrest - correct answer Sudden cessation of heartbeat. Cardiogenic Shock - correct answer Shock caused when the heart fails to pump effectively. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - correct answer Application of rescue breathing and external cardiac compression used on patients in cardiac arrest to provide adequate circulation and oxygen to support life. Chest Compression - correct answer The act of forcefully compressing the heart in a rhythmic manner in order to circulate blood throughout the body. Clinical Death - correct answer Term that refers to the lack of signs of life, where there is no pulse and no blood pressure; occurs immediately after the onset of cardiac arrest.