American Red Cross CPR / AED Certification Study Guide with Complete Solutions 2024

What is the Citizen Responders first step in an emergency? - ANSWER-Recognize - check - call What is the most important thing you can do in any emergency? - ANSWER-Call all What are the correct steps in checking an emergency? - ANSWER-Check, Call, Care Why should you check a scene first before providing care? - ANSWER-To ensure the scene is safe. You don't want to place yourself in unsafe scene. What does implied consent refer? - ANSWER-If they are unconscious of a child with no adult, you can perform care If a child is bleeding badly, what should you do immediately? - ANSWER-Call all and stop blood (put on gloves) The best way to tell if a victim is conscious is to...? - ANSWER-Tap their left shoulder, check for breathing, ask them a question How should you check for signs of breathing? - ANSWER-Head back, chin up, face chest, listen for breathing watch chest, look listen and feel for 10 seconds Best way to prevent disease transmission? - ANSWER-Use gloves or anything that is a barrier to bodily fluid contact How should you check a conscious child for