First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations Module 1— Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified

First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations Module 1— Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified What is the primary goal of first aid? To provide immediate care to prevent worsening of an injury or illness until professional help arrives. Why is it important to check the scene before approaching a victim? To ensure your own safety and assess potential hazards before providing aid. What is the purpose of CPR? To maintain blood circulation and oxygen delivery to the brain and vital organs when a person’s heart has stopped. Why should you call for emergency medical services (EMS) before starting CPR in most cases? To ensure professional help is on the way while you provide immediate care. What is the first step when using an automated external defibrillator (AED)? 2 Turn it on and follow the voice prompts. Why should you avoid touching the victim while an AED delivers a shock? To prevent electrical interference and avoid being shocked yourself. What is the universal sign for choking? Clutching the throat with both hands. If a person is choking but still able to cough, what should you do? Encourage them to keep coughing and monitor closely. What should you do if a choking victim cannot breathe or make any sounds? Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) to try to dislodge the object. How do you check for responsiveness in an unconscious person? Tap their shoulder and shout loudly, “Are you okay?” What should you do if a person is unresponsive but breathing normally? 3 Place them in the recovery position to keep their airway open. How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR? At least two inches deep. How fast should chest compressions be delivered during CPR? At a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Why is allowing full chest recoil important during CPR? It allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions. What should you do if you are alone and find an unresponsive adult? Call for help, get an AED if available, and begin CPR. Why should you avoid tilting the head back too far when opening an airway? It can block the airway instead of opening it, especially in infants. What is the proper way to give rescue breaths? 4 Tilt the head back, pinch the nose, seal your mouth over theirs, and give a slow breath while watching for chest rise.