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CPR 2022, BLS/CPR, Lifeguard training and CPR review, Health: CPR ; 2022 Test Bank. CPR 2022 When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible True A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should: Cool the burn with large amounts of fresh running water. Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing. Remove her from the source of the burn. You are giving first aid to a person with a muscle, bone, or joint injury. Emergency medical services (EMS) has been called. What should you do until they arrive. Apply cold if the person can tolerate it and watch for signs and symptoms of shock When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should: Remove nearby objects that might cause injury. What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain? Stroke A person is having a diabetic emergency and requests sugar. The person is responsive and able to safely swallow. How much sugar should you give? 15 to 20 grams A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do? Get the person out of the heat and into a cool place. A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first? Call 911 or the designated emergency number In what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet? There are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care. When using direct pressure to control non-life-threatening bleeding from an open wound, you should: Add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops and then bandage the wound. You believe that a person has a head, neck, or spinal injury. What should you do? Have the person remain in the position he or she is in until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over Which of the could be signs or symptoms of stroke? Drooping features on one side of the face. Trouble with speech or language. An arm that drifts downward when both arms are lifted in front of the body A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do? Encourage the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 9-1-1 or designated emergency number if the person's condition does not improve within 5 to 15 minutes of taking the medication Which of the following could cause shock? A burn. A wound that is bleeding heavily. Anaphylaxis. If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you should: Resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious sign of life When preparing an AED for use, what is the first thing you should do? Turn on the AED The AED pads should normally be placed on: The upper right and lower left side of the chest Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating? You or someone else could be injured by the shock & You might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an infant), you should: Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back If alone, once you have turned on the AED, you should: Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm When giving a rescue breath during adult CPR, each breath should last about: 1 second What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws? Gives legal protection to people who willingly provide medical care to ill or injured people with out accepting anything in return. A person is responsive and showing signs and symptoms of a life-threatening condition but does not consent to care. What should you do? Do not give care but instead call 911 or the designated emergency number. The steps to follow in an emergency are: Check—Call—Care In which situation should you call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number? The person is having persistent chest pain, The person is having trouble breathing, The person is unresponsive What could signal an emergency? Unusual behavior, An unusual odor, an unusual sound When wearing latex-free disposable gloves, it is important to remember... When providing care, when there is a break in the skin on your own hands, when you must handle items or surfaces soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials. You are conducting a head-to-toe check on a responsive person who is complaining of a leg injury. What should you do first? Get consent to give care before beginning the head-to-toe exam. About how many seconds should you check for breathing? At least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check for her responsiveness, but she does not respond and she is not breathing. What should you do next? Have someone else call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency numbered get an AED and a first aid kit while you begin CPR When conducting a SAMPLE interview, ask the person about all of the following What the person's age is Which could be a sign or symptom of a heart attack. If a person is suffering from pain or discomfort in the chest that lasts more than 3 or 5 minutes or that goes away and comes back The cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths in CPR is: 30 compression, 2 breaths You should continue CPR until: Too exhausted to continue; the scene becomes unsafe; obvious signs of life; ems arrive It is important to follow the links of Cardiac Chain of Survival because: It helps improve the chance of survival You are giving adult CPR and the first rescue breath does not cause the chest to rise. What should you do? Begin the next set of compressions immediately. Effective chest compressions are: Allow the chest to return to its normal position. Are sm