CPR-Before Giving Care

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 head-to-toe exam

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

All of the Above

When wearing latex-free disposable gloves, you should:

All of the Above

Which of the following could signify an emergency?

All of the Above

The steps to follow in an emergency are:

Check, Call, Care

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

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

You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check the scene and then check the person for consciousness, but she does not respond. What should you do next?

Have someone else call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number and 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 the following except:

What the person's age is