POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 6 | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified

POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 6 | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified What is the first step when responding to an emergency situation? Ensure the scene is safe before approaching the victim. How can you check if a person is responsive? Tap them on the shoulder and shout to see if they respond. What should you do if a person is unresponsive and not breathing? Call for emergency help and begin CPR immediately. How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR? At least two inches deep. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR? 30 compressions to 2 breaths. 2 What is the purpose of an AED? To deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm. Where should AED pads be placed on an adult? One pad on the upper right chest and the other on the lower left side. What should you do if an AED advises no shock? Continue CPR until help arrives. How can you help a conscious choking victim? Perform abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or they become unresponsive. What should you do if a choking victim becomes unresponsive? Begin CPR immediately and check the airway for the obstruction. How do you treat a person in shock? Keep them warm, lay them down, and reassure them while waiting for help. 3 What is the first step in controlling severe bleeding? Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth. How should you care for a person with a suspected spinal injury? Keep them still and support their head and neck to prevent movement. What is the best way to assist someone having a seizure? Protect their head and clear the area of objects that could cause injury. How do you help a person with a suspected heart attack? Keep them calm, have them sit down, and call emergency services immediately. What should you do for a person suffering from heat exhaustion? Move them to a cool place, give them water, and help them rest. How do you treat frostbite? Warm the affected area gradually using body heat