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During adult CPR, what action should be avoided to ensure high-quality compressions?
During adult CPR, what action should be avoided to ensure high-quality compressions?
- Allowing for complete chest recoil between each compression.
- Leaning on the chest constantly between compressions. (correct)
- Compressing at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.
- Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches.
In a scenario where an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally, what is the MOST appropriate first action after activating EMS and ensuring scene safety?
In a scenario where an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally, what is the MOST appropriate first action after activating EMS and ensuring scene safety?
- Immediately attach an AED to the person.
- Begin chest compressions. (correct)
- Check for a pulse for up to 10 seconds.
- Administer two rescue breaths.
You encounter a child who is unresponsive. Which depth of chest compressions is MOST appropriate when providing high-quality CPR?
You encounter a child who is unresponsive. Which depth of chest compressions is MOST appropriate when providing high-quality CPR?
- At least 2 inches or 5 centimeters.
- 1 and 1/2 inches or 4 cm
- About one-third the depth of the chest, or approximately 1 inch.
- About one-third the depth of the chest, or approximately 2 inches. (correct)
When managing a choking infant who becomes unresponsive, what modification should be made to the immediate response?
When managing a choking infant who becomes unresponsive, what modification should be made to the immediate response?
You are called to assist a person who is showing signs of a stroke. Which element of the FAST acronym is MOST relevant in assessing the person?
You are called to assist a person who is showing signs of a stroke. Which element of the FAST acronym is MOST relevant in assessing the person?
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Main elements of First Aid/CPR AED
Main elements of First Aid/CPR AED
Assess scene safety, take standard precautions, assess responsiveness, activate EMS, get first aid kit and AED, and obtain consent for providing help.
High-quality CPR includes
High-quality CPR includes
Compressing fast and hard, giving effective rescue breaths, and avoiding leaning on the chest between compressions.
Adult chain of survival
Adult chain of survival
Early recognition of cardiac arrest, prompt activation of EMS, and immediate high-quality CPR. Pulseless ventricular tachycardia is NOT relevant.
Pediatric chain of survival
Pediatric chain of survival
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Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan
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Memory aid FAST
Memory aid FAST
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Study Notes
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR AED Elements
- Assess scene safety, take standard precautions, assess responsiveness
- Activate EMS and/or your emergency action plan and send someone to get the first aid kit and an AED.
High-Quality CPR
- It is required when an adult, child, or infant is unresponsive and not breathing normally or only gasping
High-Quality Adult CPR
- Includes hard and deep compressions
High-Quality Child CPR
- Involves compressions to a depth of at least 1 inch or 2.5 centimeters.
High-Quality Infant CPR
- Includes compressions to a depth of at least 1 and one-half inches or 4 centimeters
Immediate High-Quality CPR
- Improves the victim's chance of survival by providing oxygen to the heart and brain
Adult Chain of Survival
- Early recognition of cardiac arrest
- Prompt activation of EMS
- Immediate high-quality CPR.
Pediatric Chain of Survival
- Prevention of causes of cardiac arrest
- Prompt activation of EMS
- Immediate high-quality CPR
- Early electrical cardioversion (when indicated)
Choking Response – Encourage Coughing
- If someone is choking but coughing, encourage the person to continue coughing
Assisting a Choking Child
- If a child is choking weakly and cannot speak, give chest thrusts to dislodge the airway obstruction
Assisting a Choking Infant
- If an infant is choking and cannot make sounds, give 5 back slaps to dislodge the object
Good Samaritan Definition
- Someone who voluntarily renders aid to another in distress with no duty to do so
Legal Concept for Providing First Aid
- If the person is responsive and says "Yes, please", the legal concept allowing you to provide first aid is expressed consent
When Quick Action is Essential
- Quick action is essential in life-threatening situations like unresponsiveness or difficulty breathing, and severe external bleeding
Opioid Overdose Response
- For a person who overdosed on opioids, and is unresponsive but breathing normally, place the person in the recovery position
Post-Consciousness First Aid
- After a person regains consciousness but was dizzy and hot, look for medical identification jewelry
Bleeding Control
- Apply the gauze sponges onto the wound and push down hard
Shock Response
- If a person shows signs of shock but is breathing, keep them lying down, face up, and give them a carbohydrate-electrolyte drink.
The FAST Memory Aid
- Face, Arms, Speech, Time
Hypothermia Signs
- Include shivering and altered mental status
Suspected Heat Stroke Response
- If a person with suspected heat stroke is unresponsive and breathing normally, begin immediate cooling with the resources available
Responding to an Allergic Reaction
- For a person stung by yellow jackets with rapid swelling and wheezing who has an EpiPen but does not know how to use it, administer an injection of epinephrine using the autoinjector
Healthy Lifestyle and Safety
- A healthy lifestyle combined with a commitment to safety at work, home, and play helps to prevents many needless disabling injuries, illnesses, and deaths
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