AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR TEST REVIEW 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR TEST REVIEW 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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 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 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 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 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