Modules (1-4) Flashcards

Module 1: Introduction Module 2: Good Samaritan Module 3: CPR Module 4: AED

1
Q

What is the leading cause of death in the US according to the Center for Disease Control is?

A

Cardiovascular disease

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2
Q

Always remember, proper CPR begins with _____ ___________.

A

chest compressions

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3
Q

Death is most likely to occur after __ minutes of loss of oxygen to the brain.

A

10

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4
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From __ -__ minutes brain damage is expected. From __-__ minutes brain damage is very possible and from __-__ minutes brain damage is virtually non-existent.

A

6 - 10
4 - 6
0 - 4

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5
Q

__________ ____________ (____) is when a person performs chest compressions and breathing into a patient who has no pulse or who isn’t breathing.

A

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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6
Q

The patient’s survival rate increases as he/she receives CPR, an _________ _______ __________ (____) , and if Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrives within 10 minutes.

A

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

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7
Q

The patient’s survival rate increases as he/she receives CPR, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and if _________ ________ ________ (____) arrives within 10 minutes.

A

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

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8
Q

Remember, it is a priority to activate the _________ _________ ________ immediately and to provide chest compressions..

A

Emergency Response System

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9
Q

The _____ _________ Law protects all who assist those who are injured, ill or in peril.

A

Good Samaritan

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10
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Before attempting CPR on a patient, what should you do?

A

1) Make sure you and the patient aren’t in any danger
2) If possible, resolve the risk
3) Move the patient out of harms way
4) Call 911
5) Check the patient and see if he/she is conscious or not.

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11
Q

What are the CAB’s of CPR?

A

1) Circulation
2) Airway
3) Breathing Tasks

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12
Q

____ to act is the ____ requiring a person to take necessary action in order to prevent harm to another person or to the general public.

A

Duty

duty

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13
Q

True or False: If you do not have a legal duty to provide care, you are still required to provide it.

A

False; If you do not have a legal duty to provide care, you are NOT required to provide it

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14
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_____ ___________- Circulate the blood within the patient.

A

Chest Compressions

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15
Q

When doing chest compressions:

1)
2) Make sure you’re kneeling beside the patient’s shoulders (Do Not Lean on Patient).
3) Once in position, lock your elbows and use your body’s weight to compress 2 inches upon the patient’s chest.
4) Make sure to let the patient’s chest rise after each compression.

A

1) Find the point where the patient’s ribs meet (just below both halves) and interlock your fingers with both hands.

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16
Q

When doing chest compressions:

1) Find the point where the patient’s ribs meet (just below both halves) and interlock your fingers with both hands.
2)
3) Once in position, lock your elbows and use your body’s weight to compress 2 inches upon the patient’s chest.
4) Make sure to let the patient’s chest rise after each compression.

A

2) Make sure you’re kneeling beside the patient’s shoulders (Do Not Lean on Patient).

17
Q

When doing chest compressions:

1) Find the point where the patient’s ribs meet (just below both halves) and interlock your fingers with both hands.
2) Make sure you’re kneeling beside the patient’s shoulders (Do Not Lean on Patient).
3)
4) Make sure to let the patient’s chest rise after each compression.

A

3) Once in position, lock your elbows and use your body’s weight to compress 2 inches upon the patient’s chest.

18
Q

When doing chest compressions:
1) Find the point where the patient’s ribs meet (just below both halves) and interlock your fingers with both hands.
2) Make sure you’re kneeling beside the patient’s shoulders (Do Not Lean on Patient).
3) Once in position, lock your elbows and use your body’s weight to compress 2 inches upon the patient’s chest.
4)

A

4) Make sure to let the patient’s chest rise after each compression.

19
Q

Compressions on an infant are pressed where?

A

Just below the nipples.

20
Q

True or False: Infant CPR requires two rescuers

A

True

21
Q

Perform CPR while matching the tempo of the song, “________ _____” while making sure to push hard and fast.

A

“Staying Alive”

22
Q

_____ __________ ________- is the total percentage of resuscitation time when performed by the rescuer(s) during cardiac arrest.

A

Chest Compression Fraction

23
Q

Chest Compression Fraction Goal: target of at least ___%.

A

60%

24
Q

What is Personal Protective Equipment?

A

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment

25
Q

List examples of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment.

A
1) Face shields
2 CPR shields
3) Gloves
4) Goggles
5) Gowns
6) Masks
26
Q

What type of obstructions should you check for?

A

1) tongue
2) foreign objects
3) vomit, swelling
4) food blocking the patient’s throat or windpipe

27
Q

True of False: You can perform Chest Compressions on patients who are obese or pregnant

A

True

28
Q

Breathing tasks:

1)
2) With a complete seal over the patient’s mouth, with your mouth, breathe into the patient until you see the chest inflate.
3) If the chest does not rise, repeat the Airway technique.
4) When performing the breathing technique make sure to give two breaths for 1 second each.

A

1) While still performing the Airway technique pinch the patient’s nose shut.

29
Q

Breathing tasks:

1) While still performing the Airway technique pinch the patient’s nose shut.
2)
3) If the chest does not rise, repeat the Airway technique.
4) When performing the breathing technique make sure to give two breaths for 1 second each.

A

2) With a complete seal over the patient’s mouth, with your mouth, breathe into the patient until you see the chest inflate.

30
Q

Breathing tasks:

1) While still performing the Airway technique pinch the patient’s nose shut.
2) With a complete seal over the patient’s mouth, with your mouth, breathe into the patient until you see the chest inflate.
3)
4) When performing the breathing technique make sure to give two breaths for 1 second each.

A

3) If the chest does not rise, repeat the Airway technique.

31
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Breathing tasks:
1) While still performing the Airway technique pinch the patient’s nose shut.
2) With a complete seal over the patient’s mouth, with your mouth, breathe into the patient until you see the chest inflate.
3) If the chest does not rise, repeat the Airway technique.
4)

A

4) When performing the breathing technique make sure to give two breaths for 1 second each.

32
Q

When do you stop CPR?

A

1) When you’re too exhausted to continue
2) Broken ribs, lung collapses, etc.
3) If an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is accessible
4) If Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrives

33
Q

What does AED stand for?

A

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

34
Q

When should an AED be used?

A

After performing CPR and if the patient is still non-responsive an AED should be implemented.

35
Q

True or False: It’s crucial to call 911 or any Emergency Medical Service (EMS) after performing CPR or applying an AED.

A

It’s crucial to call 911 or any Emergency Medical Service (EMS) BEFORE performing CPR or applying an AED.

36
Q

How do you use AED equipment for infants?

A

If the pads are able to touch make sure to place one pad directly on the back of the infant.

37
Q

Make sure you DO NOT touch the patient during the __________ process.

A

defibrillator