HOSA CPR/First Aid Questions 100% Accurate

How many breaths and compressions do you perform for each cycle of CPR? - ANSWER2 breaths and 30 compressions How do you treat a cut / gash on a person's arm? - ANSWERWith clean dressing, put gauze pads on the cut. Hold for 1 minute and state that you are holding for 1 minute. If bleeding continues, place more clean gauze pads and hold 1 more minute with more pressure. Bleeding should subside. Wrap arm with some kind of bandage to maintain pressure. To preform CPR on an infant the rescuer should do compressions at a rate of _____. - ANSWERat least 100 compressions a minute A young man was standing to close to a fire and the hair caught on fire. The fire was extinguished quickly but the skin on the forehead is mildly burned. You should ______. - ANSWERCool the burn with cold but not ice-cold water What are the steps to checking a unconscious person? - ANSWERMake sure scene is safe. Tap the victim's shoulder while asking "Are you okay?" Check for breathing and take carotid pulse. Give 30 compressions. Check for carotid pulse again. Begin CPR. What are signs that indicate a medical emergency? - ANSWERunusual noise, sight, odor, appearance, or behavior. List some barriers to action. - ANSWER- presence of other people - unsure of victim's condition, type of injury or illness - fear of catching disease - fear of doing something wrong - being unsure when to call 911 Name the 3 C's of first aid. - ANSWERcheck, call, care. What do you check for prior to administering care to a victim? - ANSWER- scene safety - other victims - bystanders - signs and clues to what type of injury or condition victim has - ABC's (airway, breathing, and circulation) Who do you call prior to administering care to a victim? - ANSWER911 or EMS. How long should you check a victim's breathing? - ANSWER10 seconds. HOSA CPR/First Aid Questions 100% Accurate