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What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick?
What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick?
Check the scene for safety.
What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe?
What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe?
Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
Which of the following are topics covered by the mnemonic SAM? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are topics covered by the mnemonic SAM? (Select all that apply)
- Signs and symptoms (correct)
- Allergies (correct)
- Medications and medical conditions (correct)
- Blood type
Where should Joe complete a focused check on Nick?
Where should Joe complete a focused check on Nick?
Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? (Select 2 answers)
Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? (Select 2 answers)
What are the correct actions to take if you suspect someone is in cardiac arrest?
What are the correct actions to take if you suspect someone is in cardiac arrest?
What is the compression rate for high-quality chest compressions?
What is the compression rate for high-quality chest compressions?
What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult?
What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult?
What is the correct compression depth to use when giving chest compressions to an adult?
What is the correct compression depth to use when giving chest compressions to an adult?
To open the airway when giving breaths to an adult, which head position should you use?
To open the airway when giving breaths to an adult, which head position should you use?
What is the best action to take if you are unable or unwilling to give breaths during CPR?
What is the best action to take if you are unable or unwilling to give breaths during CPR?
What is the preferred placement for AED pads on an adult?
What is the preferred placement for AED pads on an adult?
What is very important to do while the AED is analyzing?
What is very important to do while the AED is analyzing?
After the shock is delivered (if advised), when should you continue giving CPR? (Select 6 answers)
After the shock is delivered (if advised), when should you continue giving CPR? (Select 6 answers)
When should responders switch if more than one trained in CPR is available? (Select 3 answers)
When should responders switch if more than one trained in CPR is available? (Select 3 answers)
What should Gary do first if Paula is unresponsive and not breathing?
What should Gary do first if Paula is unresponsive and not breathing?
How should Gary maintain his body position to ensure effective compressions?
How should Gary maintain his body position to ensure effective compressions?
What is the best next step after Gary gives 30 chest compressions?
What is the best next step after Gary gives 30 chest compressions?
How should Gary place the AED pads on Paula's chest?
How should Gary place the AED pads on Paula's chest?
What should Gary do immediately after delivering the shock?
What should Gary do immediately after delivering the shock?
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Study Notes
Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations
- Joe must check the scene for safety before approaching a victim.
- After ensuring safety, Joe should assess the situation by forming an initial impression, obtaining consent to care, and using personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Use the mnemonic SAM (Signs, Allergies, Medications) to guide questions during patient interviews.
- Focused checks should include areas relevant to observed symptoms, such as the right arm and elbow.
Module 2: Adult CPR and AED
- Indications of cardiac arrest include unresponsiveness and not breathing or gasping.
- In suspected cardiac arrest, call 9-1-1, retrieve an AED and first aid kit, then initiate CPR and use the AED.
- High-quality chest compressions require a rate of 100 to 120 per minute with minimal interruptions and full chest recoil.
- Proper hand positioning for chest compressions is the heel of one hand at the center of the chest, the other on top, with fingers interlaced and lifted off the chest.
- Chest compressions should be at least 2 inches deep.
- Use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open the airway to a past-neutral position for adult breaths.
- Continuous chest compressions should be given if breaths cannot be provided during CPR.
- AED pads should be placed with one pad on the upper right and the other on the lower left side of the chest.
- During AED analysis, it is crucial to clear everyone from contacting the patient.
- CPR should continue until there are signs of life, another responder is available, the rescuer is too fatigued, EMS personnel arrive, the scene becomes unsafe, or the AED instructs analysis.
Responder Coordination During CPR
- When multiple trained responders are present, switch roles when the original responder shows signs of fatigue, after every five cycles of CPR, or roughly every 2 minutes.
Scenario-Based Responses
- If a victim is unresponsive and not breathing, instruct someone to call 9-1-1 and send another for the AED.
- For effective compressions, maintain shoulder alignment above hands, keep arms straight, and lock elbows to utilize body weight for compressions.
- After 30 chest compressions, transition to giving 2 breaths.
- AED pads should be placed on the upper right and lower left sides of the chest.
- After delivering an AED shock, immediately resume CPR.
Module 3: Choking
- Further details on choking procedures are present in module 3.
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