CPR: Before giving care

In which situation should you call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number?

(All of the above) The person is having persistent chest pain, The person is having trouble breathing, The person is unresponsive

About how many seconds should you check for breathing?

At least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds

You are conducting a head to toe check on a responsive person who is complaining of a leg injury. What should you do first?

Get consent to give care before beginning the head-to-toe exam.

When wearing latex-free disposable gloves, you should:

(All of the above) Avoid touching other surfaces unnecessarily while you are wearing the gloves. Change gloves after providing care for one person and before providing for the next. Wash your hands after removing the gloves.

Which of the following could signal an emergency?

(All of the above) Unusual behavior, An unusual odor, an unusual sound

The steps to follow in an emergency are:

Check-Call-Care

A person is responsive and showing signs and symptoms of life threatening conditions but does not consent to care. What should you do?

Do not give care but instead call 9-1-1or the designated emergency number

You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check her for responsiveness, but she does not respond and she is NOT breathing. What should you do next?

Have someone else call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency numbered get an AED and a first aid kit while you begin CPR

What is the purpose of Good Samaritan Laws?

To help protect people who voluntarily give care without accepting anything in return

When conducting a SAMPLE interview, ask the person about all of the following except

What the person's age is