AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR TEST REVIEW 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What is the order of the 3c's - ANSWER-Check Call Care How should you administer an epipen - ANSWER-Ask the person if you can help them Uncap the epi pen Firmly jab in the center Rub for 10 sec (with permission) How long should you check for breathing - ANSWER-10 sec What if the aed pads touch each other on the patient's chest - ANSWER-Use pediatric pads Place on the chest and one of the center of the back Don't use aed When giving breaths, what should u do? - ANSWER-Pinch the nose Make a seal over the mouth Breath out for a second Give two breaths per compression set When providing care for an unconscious victim, in what order should u do the following - ANSWER-Check scene Tap and shout Call 911 Check for breathing What should you do if you determine someone is not breathing - ANSWER-Call 911 Begin cpr Use aed if available Recheck breathing How do you control bleeding? - ANSWER-Put on gloves Apply pressure and elevate Apply a wrap from distal to medial. Apply tourniquet What is the correct ratio of compression to breaths during adult CPR - ANSWER-30:2 How fast should chest compression be? - ANSWER-100-120 bmp What do you use for chest compression on an infant? - ANSWER-Two fingers What is the correct order of cardiac chain of survival? - ANSWER-Early access Early cpr Early defibrillation Early advanced care What if a choking victim becomes unconscious? - ANSWER-Gently lower them to the ground Call 911 Begin cpr Do a finger sweep When should you use an aed? - ANSWER-As soon it becomes available After 5 cycles of cpr If someone is unconscious but breathing What do you do if someone is choking? - ANSWER-Encourage them to keep coughing Ask them if you can help 5 abdominal thrusts 5 back blows How should you treat someone in shock - ANSWER-Call 911 Keep them warm Be calm What would be the most likely scenario for shock to occur? - ANSWER-Femur fracture What are the steps in using the AED? - ANSWER-Turn it on Place pads on the chest Analyze heart rhythm Deliver shock How many cycles of cpr should you give in 2 min? - ANSWER-5 When you are surveying scene what should you look for - ANSWER-Unsual sounds, ordors Can you use adult aed on a child/infant - ANSWER-Yes If an individual is unconscious and alone you should assume they want help - ANSWER-Yes When should you stop cpr - ANSWER-Too tired to continue Emt response Person shows movement and is conscious If you're alone with a child who need cpr should you call 911 before helping the child (no phone) - ANSWER-False What are some signs a person is choking - ANSWER-Grabbing the neck Face turning blue They are coughing Where do you position the heel of your palm when giving chest compression - ANSWER-Between the Nipples Aed pads must be removed before cpr - ANSWER-False If a victim starts to breath normally place them in the - ANSWER-Recovery position The proper way to determine an infant is responsive is by - ANSWER-Tapping the bottom of the foot The first thing you should do when an aed arrives is what - ANSWER-Turn AED on When giving an adult cpr how deep should the compression be into the chest - ANSWER-2 in Effective chest compression are - ANSWER-100 per minute The chain of survival includes - ANSWER-Early recognition and call for help Early cpr Early aed use An adult is more likely to have a heart attack then child - ANSWER-True What is the proper chest ration compression to breaths - ANSWER-30:2 How does an aed help someone who is showing signs of cardiac arrest - ANSWER-Aed restores normal heart rhythm The first steps to follow when there is an emergency are - ANSWER-Check call care Why do we have the good samaritan law - ANSWER-To protect an individual who gives care If an adult is conscious and choking you should - ANSWER-Give 5 abdominal thrust and 5 black blows When giving an infant cpr how deep should the compression be - ANSWER-1 in. The proper way to determine if an adult is responsive is - ANSWER-Gently shake their shoulder and say are you okay When giving chest compression to an infant, where should your hands be places? - ANSWER-Two fingers between nipples