DRSABCD

Question 1

D stands for?

Answer 1

Danger- check for danger to yourself, bystanders and then patient before approaching

Question 2

R stands for?

Answer 2

Response- check for a response from patient using COWS

Question 3

What does COWS stand for?

Answer 3

Can you hear me?
Open your eyes?
What is your name?
Squeeze my hands?

Question 4

What does S stand for?

Answer 4

Send for help- dial 000 or ask bystander to go look/call for help

Question 5

A stands for?

Answer 5

Airways- use pistol grip to open mouth and check for objects blocking throat.

To remove put patient in recovery position and scoop out object using your fingers.

Question 6

B stands for

Answer 6

Breathing- place hand on chest and ear above mouth to hear and feel breathing. If not breathing next step. If breathing out patient into recovery position

Question 7

C stands for?

Answer 7

Compressions- if patient not breathing start compressions
30 compressions: 2 breaths

Question 8

D stands for

Answer 8

Defib- until defib or help arrives continue compressions, when defib arrives follow instructions