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When do you start CPR?
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When the victim is not breathing and does not have a pulse
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Basic life support is never done on a _______ patient?
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Live
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When can you stop CPR?
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When breathing and heartbeat start again, when doctor tell you can stop, other medical professionals take over for you, when you are physically exausted
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Adults suffering from sudden cardiac arrest need immediate?
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defibrillation
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The greatest risk of death from a heart attack occurs within the first?
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Two (2) hours
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Your helping an ADULT, as a lone rescuer what should you do prior to stating CPR?
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Call 911, EMT
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Your helping a child/infant, there is no pulse and no respiration, as a lone rescuer what should you do?
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Immediately start CPR, after 1 minute, call 911, EMT, if you can carry the child do so(if you suspect no major spinal injuries)
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Stroke according to the American Heart Association is called what?
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Brain attack
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______is the 3rd leading cause of death in the USA?
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Stroke
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What are the 3 RED FLAGS of a STROKE?
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Facial droop
Arm weakness Speech difficulties |