Basic Life Support

Question 1

Chain of survival for CPR

Answer 1

Early recognition and call for help
Early CPR
Early Defib
Post resuscitation care.

Question 2

SAFE Approach

Answer 2

Shout for help
Assess the scene
Free from danger
Evaluate the athlete

Question 3

Chest compression speed, depth in adults

Answer 3

100-120 compression per min
5-6cm in adults

Question 4

How does CPR change in children to adults ?

Answer 4

15 compressions instead of 30.
5 rescue breaths prior to compressions.

Question 5

For choking, what are steps for adults ?

Answer 5

If mild and coughing, encorage this and moniter.

If severe, and conscious, adminsted 5 back blows, and if this didnt work, 5 abdominal thrusts (repeat)

If severe and unconscious, begin CPR.

Question 6

For choking, what are steps for Children ?

Answer 6

Shout for help.
If cough is effective, encorage this.

If cough not effective, call EMS.

If conscious, 5 back blows followed by 5 chest or abdomial thrusts until relived.

If unconscious, open airway and try 5 rescue breaths, Start CPR 15:2.

Question 7

Whats the procedure for entering the recovery position ?

Answer 7

Place the patients arm nearest to you out at 90° with the elbow flexed at 90°. Take the arm furthest away from you and bring the palm of the patient and support this against the cheek of their face. Using your other hand to either grip the patient’s waist band or their flexed knee, then roll the patient onto their side protecting their head, preventing it from hitting the floor.