Cardiopulmonary Resucitation (CPR)

Question 1

What is CPR

Answer 1

A combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest

Question 2

During cardiac arrest CPR is designed to do what

Answer 2

Support a small amount of blood flow to the heart and brain to “buy time” until normal heart function is restored

Question 3

What are newly changed steps of CPR?

Answer 3

Circulation
airway
breathing

Question 4

Why was the CPR method changed

Answer 4

Because chest compressions are more important to the successful resuscitation of victims

Question 5

All rescuers should be certified and referred to the current procedures as published by who?

Answer 5

• American Heart Association(AHA)

- American red cross (ARC)

Question 6

The successful resuscitation following cardiac arrest requires an integrated set of coordinated actions referred to as what?

Answer 6

The survival chain

Question 7

What is the key to survival for victims of cardiac arrest?

Answer 7

• The prompt recognition of the arrest

- immediate activation of the emergency response system

Question 8

What are the steps of the survival chain

Answer 8

Recognition/activation of CPR
Chest compressions
AED/defibrillator
Rapid defibrillation
Advanced life-support
Post cardiac arrest care