Quiz 6/6- CPR Flashcards
1st step
scene is safe
cpr stands for…
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
when to phone 911
adult: right away
child/infant: after giving 5 sets of 30 compressions and 2 breaths (if you’re alone)
compression location
adult/child: lower half of breastbone
infant: nipple line
compression method
adult: 2 hands
child: 1-2 hands
infant: 2 fingers
compression depth
adult: at least 2 inches
child: about 2 inches
infant: about 1 1/2 inches
sets of compressions to breaths
30:2
open the airway
adult/child: head tilt/chin lift
infant: head tilt/chin lift (not too far back)
compression rate
100-120 per minute
checking breathing
take 5-10 seconds; look for no breathing/only gasps
when to use AED
as soon as it arrives
AED pads
adult: adult pads
1-8 years old: child pads/switch