Phase 1: Block 3 - Cardiopulmonary Resusitation (CPR)

Question 0

What is the purpose of (CPR)?

Answer 0

To support a small amount of blood flow to the heart and brain to “buy time” until normal heart function is restored.

Question 1

What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?

Answer 1

The combination of rescue breaths and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest.

Question 2

What are the steps of CPR?

Answer 2

Circulation/Airway/Breathing (C/A/B).

Question 3

What organizations publish the proper procedures for CPR?

Answer 3

The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Red Cross (ARC).

Question 4

What is the Survival Chain?

Answer 4

An integrated set of coordinated actions used to recognize and treat cardiac arrest.

Question 5

What are the steps of the Survival Chain?

Answer 5

Recognition/activation of CPR, Chest compressions, AED/Defibrillator, Rapid defibrillation, Effective advanced life support (EMT’s/ambulance), Integrated post cardiac arrest care.