1st Aid/CPR

Question 1

Cardiopulmonary (Cardiac) arrest

Answer 1

cessation of functional circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively. CPR keeps oxygenated blood circulating to vital organs

Question 2

Ventricular fibrillation

Answer 2

uncoordinated contraction of the cardiac muscle of the ventricles in the heart, making them quiver rather than contract properly (most commonly identified arrhythmia in cardiac arrest patients)

Question 3

Caridiac arrest “chain of survival”

Answer 3

1. Immediate recognition and activation of EMS
2. Early CPR with chest compressions
3. Rapid defibrillation
4. Paramedics, life support, and medication
5. Post-cardiac arrest care

Question 4

BLS

Answer 4

Basic Life Support

Question 5

CPR

Answer 5

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: an emergency procedure for manually preserving brain function until further measures to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. It is indicated in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or abnormal breathing, for example, agonal respirations