Block III - CPR

Question 1

What does CPR stand for?

Answer 1

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Question 2

Explain CPR.

Answer 2

Combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest. CPR can support a small amount of blood flow to the heart and brain to buy time until normal heart function is restored.

Question 3

Steps for CPR.

Answer 3

C/A/B. Circulation/Airway/Breathing

Question 4

What are the chest compression/rescue breathing for a single rescuer/assisted rescuer?

Answer 4

30 Chest compressions to 2 breaths for a single rescuer. 15 and 2 for assisted.

Question 5

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute when performing CPR?

Answer 5

100 compressions per minute.

Question 6

The steps of the survival chain.

Answer 6

Recognition/Activation of CPR, Chest Compressions, AED/Defibrillator, Rapid Defibrillation, Effective Advanced Life Support (EMTs, Ambulance), Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care.

Question 7

Where are HSM 35’s AEDs located?

Answer 7

2nd Deck by the Wardroom, 1st deck in the hallway between the PR shop and the Tool Room leading into the Hangar.