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What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a small child? - Use one hand instead of 2 on a child's chest You notice that a 6 month old infant is not awake, not moving, and not breathing normally. The infant's skin is blue. What would make you suspect the infant is unconscious from choking? - When you attempt to breathe air into the lungs, the air will not go in regardless of your attempt to re-position the airway When checking for scene safety for the use of an AED, which of these best describes the dangers that would stop us from using an AED? - Flammable gases, patient lying in standing water, combustible liquids near the victim What is the best, most accurate description for "agonal respirations"? - An ineffective gasping, gulping type of attempt to breathe that does not look normal What is the most effective way to stop an arterial bleed when there is no object still in the wound? - Apply direct pressure on the laceration with a gloved hand or clean/sterile dressing You are placing AED pads on a cardiac arrest victim when you see a metal necklace on his neck. What should you do with the necklace? - Move it out of the way if needed in order to place the pads. You have an unconscious choking person. 911 has been called and you just gave the first set of 30 compressions. What should you do next? - Check the mouth for an object You find that the victim is not responsive, not breathing normally, and you've called 911. What is your next treatment? - Begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute and give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions A 10-year-old female just collapsed on the floor after choking on a grape. What would be your first action after calling 911? - Give 30 chest compressions Choose the correct location and hand placement to perform abdominal thrusts on a choking child. - Place the thumb side of the fist just above the navel (belly button) but below the ribs Which of these is a controllable risk factor of cardiovascular disease or heart attacks? - Exercise