First Aid
the cycle of compression and breaths in CPR for and adult is...
30 compressions for every two breaths
about how many cycles of CPR should you perform for an adult in 2 minutes
5
when caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should...
remove nearby objects that might cause injury
if during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you should...
resume 5 cycles or about 2 minutes of CPR
early defibrillation can...
save the lives of more people in cardiac arrest
in general, a splint should be...
snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation
a women burned her hand in the lunchroom, you should...
stop the burning, cool the burn with large amounts of cool water, and cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing
what sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain
stroke
the best way to check if a person is unconscious is to...
tap the person and shout, "are you okay"
what signals should you look for to determine if a person is bleeding internally
the person is vomiting blood or coughing up blood, there are tender, swollen, bruised areas or hard bumps on the body, or the person is becoming confused, faint, drowsy or unconscious
move an injured person only if...
the scene is or is becoming unsafe, need to reach another person with a more serious injury, or you need to move a person to give care
the AED pads for an adult should be placed on...
the upper right and lower left side of the victim's chest
when preparing and AED for use, what is the first thing you should do
turn on the AED
what type of signals may help you notice an emergency
unusual noise, unusual odors, or unusual appearances or behaviors
when should you call 911
when the person has trouble breathing
if prior to applying the pads, you see a medication patch on the person's chest you should...
with a gloved hand, remove the patch from the person's chest
you should continue CPR until
you are too exhausted to continue
how should you check a conscious person
get consent to give care, ask questions, and do not touch or move painful, injured areas on the body
what should you do for a person with heat exhaustion
get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place
how should you care for someone with frostbitten hands
get the person to a warm environment and then rewarm his or her hands in warm water
what care should you give to a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough, speak or breathe
give back blows and abdominal thrusts
if a person is suffering from pain or discomfort in the chest that last more than 3 to 5 minutes this person is most likely having a...
heart attack
heat emergency stages
heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke
early CPR is an important link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival because...
it helps circulate blood until medical personnel arrives
which of the following statements about defibrillation is true
it is an electric shock that may help the heart to resume an effective rhythm to a person in sudden cardiac arrest
how to care for a person in shock
keep the person comfortable, monitor the ABCs, and raise their legs 12 inches (don't give them water)
why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person before delivering a shock with an AED
may not deliver enough electrical energy, you could be injured by the shock, or you might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly
how should you care for a person with a possible head, neck or back injury
minimize movement of the head, neck, and back
by following standard precautions to protect yourself and the person, you can...
minimize the risk of disease transmission
which of the following are signals of trouble breathing
noisy or painful breathing, unusually deep or shallow breathing, or changes in skin color
which type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin
open fracture
when giving rescue breaths to an adult, you should give the breath over a period of about...
1 second
each minute that defibrillation is delayed reduces the chance of survival of a sudden cardiac arrest victim by about
10 percent
always check for signs of life for no more than...
10 seconds
how often should you stop and check for signs of life when performing CPR on an adult
CPR should not be interrupted or stopped until an AED is ready to use, another trained responder takes over or you see an obvious sign of life
once you have attached the AED to a person you should...
activate AED
what is the first step in caring for a bleeding wound
apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing
In stroke recognition, F.A.S.T. means...
face, arm, speech, and time
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 victim for consciousness, but she does not respond. what should you do next
call 911
what should you do if someone is having a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting and is having trouble breathing
call 911 immediately and care for the person until help arrives
what should you do if you suspect that a conscious person has been poisoned
call the poison control center and follow given advice
the steps to follow in an emergency are...
check, call, care
sudden illness results from too much or too little sugar in the person's blood
diabetic emergency
what should you do if the person does not give consent
do not give care but call 911
what should you do before the AED analyzes the rhythm
ensure that no one, including you, is touching the person
