Resuscitation and Choking Flashcards

1
Q

What do the letters CABD stand for in the resuscitation process?

A

Compressions.
Airway.
Breathing.
Defibrillation.

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2
Q

Sequential order of a heart attack.

A
  1. Check for hazards.
  2. Assess responsiveness and breathing.
  3. Call 911 and send for AED.
  4. 30 Compressions.
  5. Open airway.
  6. Rescue Breath.
  7. Defibrillation.
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3
Q

If you come upon an accident victim who is conscious, what must you do before you help them?

A

Ask for consent and inform that you are trained in CPR.

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4
Q

When you open the airway, use a ____________method.

A

Head tilt, chin lift

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5
Q

When you check breathing, describe what the following actions do:
Look____
Listen_____
Feel______

A

Look at chest rising.
Listen for breathing.
Feel for breathing

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6
Q

After giving two slow breaths that do not go in, what do you do?

A

Reposition the head, check the seal, pinch nose, retry.

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7
Q

What is the rate of breathing for a normal person.

A

One breath every five seconds.

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8
Q

What is the universal sign for choking?

A

Hands to the throat.

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9
Q

What is the landmark for performing the abdominal Thrust(Heimlich Manoeuvre)?

A

Belly Button.

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10
Q

If a conscious victim has a completely blocked airway what are three thighs this person cannot do?

A

A.Talk
B.Breath
C.Cough

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11
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What five things should you do when you suspect a conscious person is having either a heart attack or a stroke?

A
  1. Check for hazards.
  2. Call 911.
  3. Position Comfortably.
  4. Loosen clothing.
  5. Talk and reassure.
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12
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If you discover a victim who is unconscious but breathing and you don’t suspect a spinal cord or head injury, what position should you place them in?

A

Recovery Position.

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