first aid (Final)

Question 1

What are the first two things to do when you’re about to do CPR?

Answer 1

CHECK and CALL

Question 2

____ the scene, then _____ the person

Answer 2

Check

Question 3

Should you talk to someone before doing CPR?

Answer 3

Yes. Ask them “Are you okay?”

Question 4

When you ask the victim if they’re okay, but no response, what should you do?

Answer 4

Call 9-1-1

Question 5

If you ask a victim if they’re okay, but have no response and aren’t breathing, what should you do?

Answer 5

Begin chest compressions immediately

Question 6

If possible, should you use disposable gloves when performing CPR?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Are occasional gasps technically breathing?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

What are the steps to performing CPR?

Answer 8

1.) Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest
2.) Place the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand, lacing your fingers together
3.) Keep your arms straight, position your shoulders directly over your hands
4.) Push hard, push fast
5.) Continue

Question 9

Place the heel of one hand on the ______ of the _______

Answer 9

Center, chest

Question 10

How should your arms be while performing CPR?

Answer 10

Straight

Question 11

Should you push lightly when performing CPR?

Answer 11

No, push firm and hard

Question 12

Should you stop giving CPR if needed?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

How long should you perform CPR on someone?

Answer 13

Two minutes

Question 14

When are necessary times to stop doing CPR?

Answer 14

1.) You see an obvious sign of breathing/life
2.) Another trained responder arrives and takes over
3.) EMS personnel arrive and take over
4.) You’re too exhausted to continue
5.) An AED is ready to use
6.) The scene becomes unsafe

Question 15

What does AED stand for?

Answer 15

Automated External Defibrillator