cpr study Flashcards
What does CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is the first step in the CPR sequence?
Make sure the scene is safe
How many compressions are given for 1 set of CPR?
30 compressions
How many breaths are given for 1 set of CPR?
2 breaths for
How many compressions and breaths make up 1 CYCLE of CPR? How long (minutes) should this take to complete?
30 compressions for 2 1 seconds breaths
What is the rate of compression delivery per minute?
100-120
How far do you compress an ADULT’S chest?
2 inches (⅓ chest diameter)
Where do you place your hands to deliver compressions on an adult?
In the center of their chest a little lower than the breastbone
How do you deliver infant compressions? How many in one set?
With 2 fingers and still 30 in a set
How can you deliver child compressions? How many in one set?
With 1 or 2 hands 30 in a set
How far do you compress a child’s chest? Infants chest?
2 inches for the child and 1.5 inches for the infant (⅓ of the chest diameter)
What is something different about the way you deliver breaths to an infant?
You hold the chin in between your thumb and pointer finger
Where do you tap on an infant to check for responsiveness?
On the bottom of their feet
What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator
Where are the two AEDs located at MHS?
Outside the cafeteria and in the main lounge
How to give thrusts for a choking adult? Explain? Pregnant person or someone very large?
The Heimlich maneuver wraps around the lower chest for pregnant women wraps under the armpits (Same for fat people
How does adult CPR differ from child/infant if you are ALONE with NO PHONE? (4 things)
How you wake them up
How deep you press
fingers /how many hands
How to give breaths
How long should you continue with CPR?
As long as possible until help comes or you give out
hat are the EXACT 10 steps for ADULT CPR? List them……
1 check the scene
2 try and wake the person
3 yell for help
4 tell someone top call 911 and get Aed
5 check for breaths for 5-10 secs
6 start compressions 30 for a set
7 head tilt chin lift
8 give 2 breaths
9 continue compressions
10 after receiving AED turn on and following instructions
What to do if applying AED pads with water on chest ? Wet ground/in a puddle?
It is fine unless the chest is wet if so dry the chest
