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Check adult victim for responsiveness by |
Shaking him and shouting, "are you okay?" |
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If adult victim remains unresponsive, you should: |
Dial 911 before starting CPR |
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To check if adult victim is breathing, you should: |
A. Listen for exhaled air B. Watch for his chest to rise and fall. C. Feel for exhaled air. |
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The most common airway obstruction is: |
The tongue |
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When assisting adult victim with breathing: |
a. Pinch the victims nose closed b. Do not over - inflate the victim's lungs. c. Allow the victim to exhale on his own. |
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For adult victim, check for circulation by feeling for pulse at: |
Carotid artery |
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When lone rescuer is performing chest compressions on an adult: |
A. Position your hands on the sternum B. Give 2 breaths after 30 compressions C. Remember the "2hands, 2 inches rule. |
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Child CPR is recommended for: |
Children under the age of about 10 to 14 but not infants. |
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If the child is unconscious and unresponsive, you should: |
Start C PR before dialing 911 |
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To check if the child is breathing, you should: |
A. feel for exhaled air B. listen for exhaled air C. watched for his chest to rise and fall |
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The most common airway obstruction is: |
The tongue |
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To open a child victim's airway: |
Lift chin up, to head back |
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When assisting a child with Ventilation: |
a. Do not over inflate his lungs. B. Pinch his nose closed C. Allow the child to exhale on his own |
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The Breaths -to -compressions ratio for a child is: |
Two breaths for every thirty |
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When administering compressions to a child, remember: |
One hand/2 inches |
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Infant CPR is recommended for: |
Children under the age of 12 months |
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If the infant is unconscious and unresponsive, you should: |
Start CPR before dialing 911 |
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To open an infant's airway: |
Gentle chin lift, gentle head tilt back |
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When checking an infants pulse you should feel the: |
Brachial artery |
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Check an infant for responsiveness by: |
Patting his feet and shoulders |
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The most common airway obstruction in an infant is: |
The tongue |
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When assisting an infant with ventilation: |
Cover his nose and mouth with your mouth B. Puff air from your cheeks, not your lungs C. Allow the infant to exhale on his own |
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When performing compressions on an infant, remember: |
Half hand [2 fingers], half chest depth |
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Typically blood borne pathogens (BBP'S) are found in contaminated body fluids. |
True |
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In addition to H I V, BBP's can carry hepatitis B, C, and viruses |
True |
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Unlike HIV, hepatitis B: |
a. Can survive in a dried state for up to a week b. When present, is extremely concentrated C. Is very resistant to disinfectants |
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BBPs can be transmitted through: |
A. Hypodermic needle sticking b. Contact between lacerated skin and infected materials C. Sexual intercourse |
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A ED saves lives by: |
a. Analyzing the victims heart rhythm b. Determining whether defibrillation is needed c. Administering an electric shock to the heart |
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A ED is to be used by: |
First respondent with proper training |
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AED's function with approximately 95% accuracy |
True |
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It is not necessary to know CPR if AED is available |
False |
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Familiarizing yourself with AED and periodic hands on training is key to saving lives |
True |