CPR

Question 1

What are the 4 R’s

Answer 1

Risk
Recognize
React
Resuscitate

Question 2

What does CPR stand for?

Answer 2

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Question 3

CHAIN OF SURVIVAL

Answer 3

Increase survival Chances:
- Healthy choices
- Early Recognition
- Early Access
- Early CPR
- Early Defibrillation
- Early Advanced Care
- Early Rehabilitation

Question 4

What is a myocardial infection (heart attack)?

Answer 4

When an artery gets blocked the body is deprived of blood circulation and loses its connection/stream of nutrients and oxygen. Without this systems get shut down or face permanent deteriorative damage. Heart muscle can start do die if the blockage/clot persists.
If the blockage goes away it is called angina but can happen again.

Question 5

What is cardiac arrest?

Answer 5

In short cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating or pumping blood to the rest of the body. It is not the same as a heart attack because circulation is not stopped by blockage but rather the engine (heart) stops completely.

Question 6

What is CPR?

Answer 6

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on a person whose heart has stopped. It means 2 things.
1. Pumping blood to flow through chest compressions
2. Providing oxygen through mouth to mouth breathing

Question 7

What is defibrillation?

Answer 7

An electrical shock used to kickstart the heart, known as an AED, automated external defibrillator. It is a small computerized device.

Question 8

What is a stroke?

Answer 8

Blockage / clot / bursted blood vessel, in the brain.

Question 9

4 R’s; Risk Factors;

Answer 9

A risk factor can increase the risk of being susceptible to a stroke or heart attack.
Some risk factors include:
1. Smoking
2. High Blood Cholesterol
3. High Blood Pressure
4. Diabetes
5. Obesity
6. Lack of Exercise
7. Stress

Question 10

4 R’s; Recognize;

Answer 10

Early recognition is to realize if someone is having a heart attack or stroke.

Question 11

4 R’s; Recognize; Signs of a heart attack:

Answer 11

Look for the 5 P’s
Pain; heaviness, tightness, squeezing, pressure
Pale; pale skin
Puffing; Trouble breathing
Pooped; Tiredness
Puking; Upset stomach, vomiting

Question 12

4 R’s; Recognize; Signs of a stroke

Answer 12

Remember FAST
(F)ace, is it drooping
(A)rms, can they both be raised
(S)peach, slurred/jumbled
(T)ime, act fast, call 911 right away

Question 13

4 R’s; Recognize; Denial and Fear

Answer 13

Denial - I’m too young, it‘ll go away with rest,
Fear - terrified, afraid to go to hospital

Question 14

4 R’s; Recognize; Signs of a Cardiac Arrest

Answer 14

Unconscious
Not Breathing

Question 15

4 R’s; React; Heart attack or Stroke

Answer 15

Check for hazards
Holler for Help
Position the person comfortably
Loosen tight clothing (at neck/waist)
Talk to them / stay by them as much as possible

Question 16

4 R’s; React; Cardiac Arrest

Answer 16

Shout for help
Send for AED,
Start CPR

Question 17

4 R’s; React; While Waiting

Answer 17

Gather any visible info, Medications, Allergies

Question 18

4 R’s; Resuscitate; CPR

Answer 18

Remember:
C - Chest Compressions
A - Airway, remove blockage if possible
B - Breathing, mouth to mouth
D - Defibrillation.

Question 19

4 R’s; Resuscitate; Before starting CPR

Answer 19

Ask for permission, even if unconscious state that you have training and ask “May I Help You”
Proceed like done in practical test.