5 CPR & AED

Question 1

Cardiac arrest occurs when …

Answer 1

The heart stops beating

Question 2

Respiratory arrest occurs when…

Answer 2

Breathing stops

Question 3

All forms of cardiac and respiratory arrests are critical emergencies. True of False?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Under what circumstance is CPR performed?

Answer 4

When the person is unresponsive and not breathing.

Question 5

What are 8 possible causes of cardiac arrest?

Answer 5

CV disease
Drowning
Suffocation
Certain drugs
Heart diseases and abnormalities
Severe blood loss
Electrocution
Severe chest injuries

Question 6

What are 11 possible causes of respiratory arrest?

Answer 6

Suffocation
Strangulation
Airway obstruction
Electrocution
Drowning
Certain Drugs
Alcohol
Injuries to head, chest or lungs
Severe allergic reactions
Respiratory conditions like asthma
Poisoning

Question 7

What is compression only CPR?

Answer 7

Chest compressions without breaths if you are unwilling or unable to give breaths.

Question 8

What type of CPR is recommended for children and babies?

Answer 8

Traditional

Question 9

Describe CPR procedures.

Answer 9

30 compressions
2 breaths
Repeat

Question 10

Describe the hand technique for CPR.

Answer 10

2 hands in centre of chest

Push deeply and steadily allowing chest to recoil

Question 11

Describe breath technique in CPR.

Answer 11

Open airway thumb on chin two fingers under.
Place barrier device
Give just enough air for chest to rise.

Question 12

What is the recommended compression rate for CPR?

Answer 12

100-120 per minute or 30 every 15-18 seconds.

Question 13

What are the modifications for babies for CPR?

Answer 13

<6months - 2 fingers on chest

6months to 1 year - double thumbs.

Question 14

What are the CPR compression depths for adults, children and babies?

Answer 14

Adults 5cm or 2 inches

Children and babies - at least 1/3 of chest depth.

Question 15

CPR should continue until one or more of the following 6 things happen:

Answer 15

AED arrives
EMS or another person takes over
Too tired to continue 
Scene becomes unsafe
Obvious signs of life
30 minutes have passed in wilderness

Question 16

What do you do in CPR if the chest doesn’t rise?

Answer 16

Reposition head

Check mouth for obstruction

Question 17

What does AED stand for?

Answer 17

Automated External Defibrillator

Question 18

What does an AED do?

Answer 18

Delivers a shock to help heart re establish rhythm.

Question 19

Steps to using an AED (5).

Answer 19

Open and turn unit on
Apply right size pads (remove clothing, dry skin, 1” away from pacemaker)
Follow AWD prompts 
Ensure no one is touching the person 
Continue CPR as directed.

Question 20

How far apart should pads be on an AED?

Answer 20

At least 1” but preferably one below nipple on one side and above on the other side.

Question 21

When is it unsafe to use an AED?

Answer 21

In the water.