Unit 31 Basic First Aid CPR and AED (week 9) Flashcards

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1
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the lower respiratory system responsible for?

A

Gas exchange that occurs when oxygen enters the blood

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2
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SIXTH step of using an AED?

A

Press the shock button

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3
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correct order when you witness a victim needing CPR?

A

Check the scene, call 911, check the victim, and start compressions immediately

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4
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When using an AED, after the shock is delivered when should CPR resume?

A

Immediately

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5
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At what rate per minute should compressions be administered?

A

100

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6
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FIFTH step of CPR?

A

Open the victim’s airway

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7
Q

common causes of choking?

A

Not chewing food properly, eating too quickly, laughing while eating, and drinking alcohol before or during meals

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8
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Which part of your hand should be used to administer back blows?

A

heel

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9
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Which of the following makes up 1 CPR Cycle?

A

30/2

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10
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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

A

Moving blood between the heart and lungs

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11
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4th leading cause of injury related deaths?

A

choking

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12
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Compression-only CPR should only be used on which of the following types of victims?

A

Victims you witness collapse

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13
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When possible, what is the preferred method of CPR?

A

2-person

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14
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To administer back blows, what position should the person be in?

A

Bent forward at the waist

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15
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the following are considered to be signs of a heart attack?

A

Shortness of breath, pain in the arm, pain in the jaw, and chest pain

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16
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CPR is an acronym for

A

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.

17
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These initial steps of checking the ABC’s

A

(A) airway, (B) breathing, and (C) circulation (pulse)

18
Q

If the victim is not breathing,

A

rescue breathing is required immediately! (Refer to what you learned in your CPR class)

19
Q

The Good Samaritan Law states that t

A

the helping person cannot be sued for additional injuries caused during the rescue attempt even if it is less than perfect.

20
Q

The treatment for an obstructed airway in a conscious victim involves use of the

A

Heimlich Maneuver.

21
Q

RICE principle is what emergency medicine professionals use to

A

reduce the pain and inflammation associated with an athletic injury

22
Q

REST

A

Make sure the person is in a safe location, keeping any movement to a minimum.

23
Q

ICE

A

Apply ice or cold pack to the injured area. This is usually done in 20-minute intervals for several hours following the injury or until medical attention can be received

24
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COMPRESSION

A

Wrap the injured area with clothing or bandage, applying a fair amount of tension to the affected body part.

25
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ELEVATION -

A

Elevate the injured body part above the level of the heart. In the case of an ankle, have the person lie on their back and rest their foot up on a chair or table.

26
Q

Do not attempt to restrain a person suffering a seizure and do not put anything in their mouth!

A

TRUE

27
Q

CPR is an acronym for

A

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.

28
Q

These initial steps of checking the ABC’s

A

(A) airway, (B) breathing, and (C) circulation (pulse)

29
Q

If the victim is not breathing,

A

rescue breathing is required immediately! (Refer to what you learned in your CPR class)

30
Q

The Good Samaritan Law states that t

A

the helping person cannot be sued for additional injuries caused during the rescue attempt even if it is less than perfect.

31
Q

The treatment for an obstructed airway in a conscious victim involves use of the

A

Heimlich Maneuver.

32
Q

RICE principle is what emergency medicine professionals use to

A

reduce the pain and inflammation associated with an athletic injury

33
Q

REST

A

Make sure the person is in a safe location, keeping any movement to a minimum.

34
Q

ICE

A

Apply ice or cold pack to the injured area. This is usually done in 20-minute intervals for several hours following the injury or until medical attention can be received

35
Q

COMPRESSION

A

Wrap the injured area with clothing or bandage, applying a fair amount of tension to the affected body part.

36
Q

ELEVATION -

A

Elevate the injured body part above the level of the heart. In the case of an ankle, have the person lie on their back and rest their foot up on a chair or table.

37
Q

Do not attempt to restrain a person suffering a seizure and do not put anything in their mouth!

A

TRUE