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For which injury or illness would you activate the emergency response system?
For which injury or illness would you activate the emergency response system?
What should you do when checking a conscious person?
What should you do when checking a conscious person?
When acting as a responder, your first step in an emergency would be to?
When acting as a responder, your first step in an emergency would be to?
Recognize an emergency exists.
During CPR, which of the following techniques/devices is not recommended for a single rescuer when providing breaths during CPR?
During CPR, which of the following techniques/devices is not recommended for a single rescuer when providing breaths during CPR?
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What are the steps to follow in an emergency?
What are the steps to follow in an emergency?
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Which of the following is the most important reason to check the scene before approaching to help a person?
Which of the following is the most important reason to check the scene before approaching to help a person?
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Which statement is true about an unconscious person and giving care?
Which statement is true about an unconscious person and giving care?
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The best method/technique to open the airway of an unconscious victim with no suspected neck/cervical spine injury is by?
The best method/technique to open the airway of an unconscious victim with no suspected neck/cervical spine injury is by?
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Where is the brachial pulse located on the body?
Where is the brachial pulse located on the body?
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What is the appropriate course of action to take for an unconscious victim submerged in water with no pulse or breathing?
What is the appropriate course of action to take for an unconscious victim submerged in water with no pulse or breathing?
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Why is it important to compress the chest to the appropriate depth during CPR?
Why is it important to compress the chest to the appropriate depth during CPR?
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What is the recommended compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer infant/child CPR?
What is the recommended compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer infant/child CPR?
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What is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions on all victims?
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions on all victims?
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What should you see in a person who can cough forcefully?
What should you see in a person who can cough forcefully?
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What roles should take place for effective resuscitation when CPR is being performed on a 10-year-old child by a single rescuer, and 2 additional rescuers arrive?
What roles should take place for effective resuscitation when CPR is being performed on a 10-year-old child by a single rescuer, and 2 additional rescuers arrive?
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After performing compressions on an unconscious choking victim, what is the next step?
After performing compressions on an unconscious choking victim, what is the next step?
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What should you do if a person vomits while providing rescue breaths?
What should you do if a person vomits while providing rescue breaths?
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What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR?
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR?
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To minimize the risk of air entering the victim's stomach during bag-mask ventilation, what should you do?
To minimize the risk of air entering the victim's stomach during bag-mask ventilation, what should you do?
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What is the next recommended action to take when you come upon a victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction who becomes unresponsive?
What is the next recommended action to take when you come upon a victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction who becomes unresponsive?
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What course of action should you take if you observe someone suddenly collapse, is unresponsive, making gasping sounds, and has no pulse?
What course of action should you take if you observe someone suddenly collapse, is unresponsive, making gasping sounds, and has no pulse?
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When giving chest compressions on a child victim, what is the correct depth?
When giving chest compressions on a child victim, what is the correct depth?
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What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws?
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws?
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What would improve a victim's chance of survival?
What would improve a victim's chance of survival?
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When would you move an adult victim that is in need of CPR?
When would you move an adult victim that is in need of CPR?
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What constructive feedback should you provide if you notice your 2-person CPR partner is slowing down the compression rate?
What constructive feedback should you provide if you notice your 2-person CPR partner is slowing down the compression rate?
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Which of the following is a link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival?
Which of the following is a link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival?
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Study Notes
CPR and AED Fundamentals
- Activate emergency response system if a person is having trouble breathing.
- When checking a conscious person: Ask questions, obtain consent, avoid moving any painful injuries.
Initial Response
- First step in an emergency: Recognize the emergency.
- Check the scene for safety to prevent personal injury.
Care Protocols
- Unconscious victims are assumed to consent to care.
- Use head tilt-chin lift to open the airway of an unconscious victim without neck injury.
Locating Pulses
- Brachial pulse is found on the inner upper arm between the elbow and shoulder.
Response to Submersion
- If an unconscious victim is submerged with no pulse or breathing, remove from water and clear the chest before applying AED pads.
Chest Compression Guidelines
- Adequate compression depth is crucial for blood flow; aim for at least 2 inches (5 cm) in children.
- Recommended chest compression rate: 100-120 compressions per minute.
- For 1-rescuer infant/child CPR, maintain a compression-ventilation ratio of 30:2.
Special Situations
- If an unconscious choking victim: After compressions, check for an obstruction.
- If a victim vomits during rescue breaths: Roll them onto their side for safety.
Emergency Actions
- For unresponsive victims with gasping sounds and no pulse: Start CPR immediately.
- If foreign-body obstruction occurs: Send for help and begin CPR with compressions.
CPR Quality
- High-quality CPR significantly increases survival chances.
- During 2-person CPR, maintain a compression rate of 100-120 per minute.
- Good Samaritan laws provide legal protection for individuals giving care in emergencies without compensation.
Moving Victims
- Only move an adult victim needing CPR if the scene is unsafe.
Cardiac Chain of Survival
- Links include early recognition, activation of emergency response, early CPR, and rapid defibrillation for effective emergency response.
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Test your knowledge on the essential CPR and AED techniques. This quiz covers initial responses in emergencies, care protocols, locating pulses, and guidelines for effective chest compressions. Prepare yourself to respond confidently in critical situations.
