Health first aid/ CPR/ AED exam

T OR F : you check an adult, child, or infant and they are not breahing normally, but you hear gasping. You should not give CPR in this case

False

where should you place a tourniquet on a limb of someone who is experiencing life- threatening bleeding

2-3 inches above the wound; not on a joint

what is the cycle of chest compressions and breaths in CPR for adults, children, and infants?

30 chest compressions to 2 breaths

when giving breaths during CPR for adults, children, and infants, about how long should each breath last

1 second

when giving breaths to an adult, child, or infant, it is important to minimize interruptions to chest compressions to the shortest time possible, but definitely less than the following

10 seconds

what is the appropriate care for an unresponsive choking person

CPR with slight modification

what are true statements about anaphlaxis?

a person is experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and may go into shock, it is a life threatening allergic reaction, the effects can be slowed or stopped by administering epinephrine

when there are two or more trained responders giving CPR and using an AED, when should responders switch roles?

after a shock is delievered or if no shock is advised, about every 2 minutes

when using direct pressure to control life threatening bleeding on an arm or a leg, you should do what?

apply direct pressure directly on the would with 2 hands until the bleeding stops or a tourniquet becomes avaliable

once you have turned on the AED, you should do what?

apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm

a child is having an asthma attack. What should you do after calling 911 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so?

assist the child with administering their quick relief medication

a person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. what should you do after calling 911 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so

assist them with administering aspirin, help the person rest in comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing

which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to an infant? select all that apply: 1. compress the chest to a depth of about 2 inches 2. compress the chest to a depth of 1 1/2 inches 3. compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute 4. compress the chest at a rate of 140 to 180 compressions per minute

compress the chest to a depth of 1 1/2 inches and compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute

what is the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to a child?

compress the chest to a depth of 2 inches and 100 to 120 compressions per minute

what is the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to an adult?

compress the chest to a depth of atleast 2 inches and compress the chest at a rate or 100 to 120 compressions per minute

a child burned their hand in the lunchroom. You should do what?

cool the burn under clean, cool running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes

a person is responsive and showing signs and symptoms of a life- threating condition but does not consent to care. What should you do?

do not give care but instead call 911 or the designated emergency number

what technique is recommended when giving chest compressions to infants

encircling thumbs technique

T OR F: a person is experiencing life threatening bleeding from their neck. It is appropriate to use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding in this case

false

T OR F: when giving chest compressions to an adult, child, or infant, you should give compressions with the person lying on a soft surface

false

if you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give full CPR to a person in cardiac arrest, after calling 911 and getting equipment, what should you do?

give continuous chest compressions at a rate or 100 to 120 per minute

you believe that a responsive person has a head, neck, or spinal injury. what should you do after calling 911 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so

have the person remain in the position they were found

if you suspect a personis experiencing heat stroke, what is the preferred thing you should do immediately after calling 911 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so

immerse the person up to their neck in cold water

when you give care to an adult who is responsive and choking where should you position your first to give abdominal thrusts

in the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel

what is the benefit of early CPR and early defibrillation when an adult, child, or infant is in cardiac arrest ?

it gives the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest

when giving back blows and abdominal thrusts to a responsive choking child who is small, you may need to do what

kneel behind them

what the some of the signs and symptoms of a concussion

loss of consciousness and headache

what medications can you assist a family member with administering when you suspect that a person is experiencing an opiod overdose

naloxone

about how many seconds should you check for responsiveness, breathing, life threating bleeding and other life threating conditions?

no more than 5 to 10 seconds

While the AED is analyzing, it is important to make sure of what?

no one, including you, is touching the person

when giving breaths to an adult, you should open the airway by tilting the head to which position?

past neutral

you are giving CPR and the first breath does not cause the chest to rise. What should you do?

re-tilt the head to ensure that the airway is properly opened and ensure that the nose and mouth are properly sealed before attempting to give another breath

when giving chest compressions to an adult or child, what are the imporant aspects of your body position

shoulders directly over hands, lock elbows to keep arms straight

what does SAM stand for

signs and symptoms, allergies, medications

When you give back blows to an adult or child who is responsive and choking, how should you position the person?

standing and bending forward at the waist; upper body as parallel to the ground as possible

in which of these situations should you call 911? select all that apply. 1. the child has minor bleeding from their hand. 2. the child is not breathing. 3. the child is unresponsive. 4. the child has life-threatening bleeding.

the child is not breathing, the child is unresponsive, the child has life threatening bleeding

where should pediatric AED pads be placed on an infant

the middle of the chest and on the back between the shoulder blades

in what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet?

the person has life threatening bleeding from an arm or a leg

for an adult or child older than 8 years of age or over 55 pounds, where should the AED pads normally be placed

the upper right and lower left side of the chest

When giving 2 breaths during each cycle of CPR, why is it important to pause between the breaths?

to allow the chest to fall and the air to exit

T OR F : if the AED pads risk touching each other on the chest of a small child, you can use the front/back placement

true

T OR F : when a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes avaliable, it should be use as soon as possible

true

T OR F : when giving CPR to a person who is in cardiac arrest due to suspected drowning it is important to give 2 initial breaths before starting the CPR cycle

true

T OR F : when giving breaths during CPR, you can lower your risk or infection by using a face shield or a pocket mask

true

T OR F: it is fine to use adult AED pads on a child or an infant if pediatric pads are not avaliable

true

T OR F: when giving chest compression to a small child, you can use the one- hand technique

true

T or F: hand washing and use of PPE can help lower your risk for infection when giving care

true

when you give care to an infant who is responsive and choking, what is the correct technique to give chest thrusts?

two fingers pressing in the center of the chest

the first signs of an emergeny often include what?

unusual appearances, behavior, noises, odor

what are the ways to tell if bleeding is life threatening

volume and flow

When conducting an interview using SAM, which of the following questions are part of the SAM approach? Select all that apply 1. whether the child or infant has any allergies 2. what signs and symptoms the child or infant has 3. what the child or infants age is 4. whether the child or infant takes any medication or has any medical conditions

whether the child or infant has nay allergies, what signs and symptoms the child or infant has, whether the child or infant takes any medication or has any medical conditions

after giving a shock, you should resume compressions and continue CPR until what occurs?

you notice obvious signs of life, the AED prompts you to analyze again, EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person

What are the three important steps to follow in any emergeny?

check, call, care

if a responsive choking person is too large for you to reach around to give abdominal thrusts which technique should you use to give care

chest thrusts

when an infant is responsive and choking, it is important to give cycles of what?

back blows and chest thrusts

what indicates life threatening bleeding?

blood is spurting and flowing continuously

You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. you check her for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding, and other life-threatening conditions. She is unresponsive and not breathing. What should you do next?

call 911 and get equipment or tell someone to do so.