Cpr Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions Graded To Pass

What do you do if the AED says "no shock advised"? - continue chest compressions What is the first step when using the AED? - turn it on Where do you place AED pads on adults and children? - upper right chest and lower left chest Where do you place AED pads on infants? - middle of chest and middle of back What is defibrillation? - shocking the heartbeat back into rhythm How do you recognize an emergency? - the scene has unusual sights and sounds How long should a rescue breath last on an adult or child? - 3 seconds How long should a rescue breath last on an infant? - 1 second How far do you push the chest down when performing CPR on an adult or child? - 2 inches How far do you push the chest down when performing CPR on an infant? - 1/2 inch Severe chest pain usually indicates: - heart attack If chest pain lasts for more than __-__ minutes, the person is probably experiencing a ________. - 3-5 minutes; heart attack How many cycles of CPR do we do? - 5 cycles (30 compressions to 2 breaths) What is the Cardiac Chain of Survival? - early detection early 911 early CPR early AED early EMS Should you move a person if you suspect they have a head or neck injury? - NO When is the only time to move someone who has suffered a head or neck injury? - the scene becomes unsafe What are the standard precautions of care? - gloves, gown, face shield If you have no gloves or face shield what can you do to help? - hands only CPR How do you perform the Heimlich Maneuver on adults? - 5 back blows, and 5 abdominal thrusts How do you perform the Heimlich Maneuver on small children and infants? - -lay child on their stomach on your forearm with your hand positioned around their jaw to stabilize their head -give 5 back blows while angling child's so that their head is slanted downward -carefully flip child over and give 5 chest compressions with How long should you check for signs of life? - no longer than 10 seconds What does an open fracture look like? - bone sticks out of skin What does a closed fracture look like? - fractured area is visibly deformed RICE - Rest Immobilize Cold Elevate What should you do with a severed body part? - wrap in and put it on ice What should you do with a knocked out tooth? - put it in milk There is a _____% increased survival rate with an AED hookup. - 40% What is the first aid procedure for a chemical facial burn? - -brush off chemical (if dry) -flush area with cool, running water What do you check for in a properly fitted splint? - feeling, warmth, and color What is considered a life-threatening burn? - -anything to the face or genitals -burns that cover a large surface -any burn to persons very young or old What is an artery? - a valve that carries red, oxygenated blood away from the heart Do veins or arteries bleed more? - arteries What does FAST stand for? And what is it associated with? - -Face, Arms, Speech, Time -associated with strokes What are the signs an symptoms of a diabetic emergency? - -changes in levels of consciousness -changes in mood -rapid breathing and pulse -dizziness -headaches -confusion What should you do for someone in a diabetic emergency? - give them sugar How do you care for a snake bite? - -wash wound -apply elastic bandage to stop spread of venom What should you do if you suspect someone has been poisoned? - call the Poison Control Center What is the first aid for a seizure? - -clear the area of any furniture/objects that could cause harm to the peron -make sure the person's airway is clear When should you call 911 for a seizure victim? - -first seizure -lasts more than 5 minutes -multiple seizures with no sign of stopping -person never regains consciousness How do you treat someone with hyperthermia? - -remove person from heat -loosen clothing -pat with wet cloths -fan -give sips of water How do you treat someone with hypothermia? - -remove person from cold -remove wet/freezing clothing -give blankets -warm with skin-to-skin contact -give sips of warm liquid (no caffeine or alcohol) How do you control a bleeding external wound? - -cover wound -apply direct pressure -cover dressing with bandage -check for feeling, warmth, and color -if bleeding doesn't stop, apply more pressure and call 911 Avulsion - -skin is partially or completely torn away -significant bleeding Abrasion - -most common type of open wound -caused by something roughly rubbing against the skin -ex. scrape, strawberry Laceration - -cut in the skin caused by a sharp object, such as a knife -can damage nerves, resulting in no pain Bruise - -simplest form of a closed wound -caused when the body is bumped or hit What are the four types of burns? - heat, chemical, electrical, radiation What should you do for a heat (thermal) burn? - -cool with water -cover with loose dressing