AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR TEST REVIEW

What is the order of the 3c's

Check

Call

Care

How should you administer an epipen

Ask the person if you can help them

Uncap the epi pen

Firmly jab in the center

Rub for 10 sec (with permission)

How long should you check for breathing

10 sec

What if the aed pads touch each other on the patient's chest

Use pediatric pads

Place on the chest and one of the center of the back

Don't use aed

When giving breaths, what should u do?

Pinch the nose

Make a seal over the mouth

Breath out for a second

Give two breaths per compression set

When providing care for an unconscious victim, in what order should u do the following

Check scene

Tap and shout

Call 911

Check for breathing

What should you do if you determine someone is not breathing

Call 911

Begin cpr

Use aed if available

Recheck breathing

How do you control bleeding?

Put on gloves

Apply pressure and elevate

Apply a wrap from distal to medial.

Apply tourniquet

What is the correct ratio of compression to breaths during adult CPR

30:2

How fast should chest compression be?

100-120 bmp

What do you use for chest compression on an infant?

Two fingers

What is the correct order of cardiac chain of survival?

Early access

Early cpr

Early defibrillation

Early advanced care

What if a choking victim becomes unconscious?

Gently lower them to the ground

Call 911

Begin cpr

Do a finger sweep

When should you use an aed?

As soon it becomes available

After 5 cycles of cpr

If someone is unconscious but breathing

What do you do if someone is choking?

Encourage them to keep coughing

Ask them if you can help

5 abdominal thrusts

5 back blows

How should you treat someone in shock

Call 911

Keep them warm

Be calm

What would be the most likely scenario for shock to occur?

Femur fracture

What are the steps in using the AED?

Turn it on

Place pads on the chest

Analyze heart rhythm

Deliver shock

How many cycles of cpr should you give in 2 min?

5

When you are surveying scene what should you look for

Unsual sounds, ordors

Can you use adult aed on a child/infant

Yes

If an individual is unconscious and alone you should assume they want help

Yes

When should you stop cpr

Too tired to continue

Emt response

Person shows movement and is conscious

If you're alone with a child who need cpr should you call 911 before helping the child (no phone)

False

What are some signs a person is choking

Grabbing the neck

Face turning blue

They are coughing

Where do you position the heel of your palm when giving chest compression

Between the Nipples

Aed pads must be removed before cpr

False

If a victim starts to breath normally place them in the

Recovery position

The proper way to determine an infant is responsive is by

Tapping the bottom of the foot

The first thing you should do when an aed arrives is what

Turn AED on

When giving an adult cpr how deep should the compression be into the chest

2 in

Effective chest compression are

100 per minute

The chain of survival includes

Early recognition and call for help

Early cpr

Early aed use

An adult is more likely to have a heart attack then child

True

What is the proper chest ration compression to breaths

30:2

How does an aed help someone who is showing signs of cardiac arrest

Aed restores normal heart rhythm

The first steps to follow when there is an emergency are

Check call care

Why do we have the good samaritan law

To protect an individual who gives care

If an adult is conscious and choking you should

Give 5 abdominal thrust and 5 black blows

When giving an infant cpr how deep should the compression be

1 in.

The proper way to determine if an adult is responsive is

Gently shake their shoulder and say are you okay

When giving chest compression to an infant, where should your hands be places?

Two fingers between nipples