CPR Cycle and AED Application
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What should you suggest a casualty do if they believe they can handle it?

  • Take a low-dose ASA tablet
  • Administer CPR immediately
  • Chew one regular ASA tablet (correct)
  • Spray nitroglycerin under the tongue

    • How often can Nitroglycerin be repeated to relieve pain?

  • Every 5-10 minutes (correct)
  • Every hour
  • Every 20 minutes
  • Every 30 minutes

    • What may happen if a person takes Viagra or CIALIS along with nitroglycerin?

  • Decrease in blood pressure (correct)
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • No effect on blood pressure
  • Increase in heart rate

    • When does a stroke occur?

    <p>When blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking a casualty if they have taken any other medications when assisting with Nitroglycerin?

    <p>To avoid potential drug interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Nitroglycerin supposed to be taken?

    <p>Sprayed under the tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if there is no response while performing CPR on an infant casualty?

    <p>Perform 5 cycles of CPR and then go for medical help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the depth of chest compressions recommended when performing CPR on an infant?

    <p>1 1/2 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations in CPR for infants?

    <p>30:2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you are alone with an unresponsive infant and no phone available?

    <p>Perform 5 cycles of CPR and then seek medical help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the infant casualty begins to breathe effectively during CPR?

    <p>Continue with the same ratio of compressions to ventilations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you open the airway when performing CPR on an infant?

    <p>Tilt the head back and lift the chin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precaution should be taken if you or the casualty is submersed in water and an AED is needed?

    <p>Avoid using the AED</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using an AED on a casualty lying on a metal surface, what should you do?

    <p>Safely use the AED as the metal surface will not interfere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action regarding jewelry and piercings when applying AED pads?

    <p>Avoid placing pads over piercings, jewelry, or anything that would cause a gap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a casualty becomes responsive after defibrillation but remains unresponsive?

    <p>Place the casualty in the recovery position and monitor ABCs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a post-resuscitation scenario, what information is crucial to provide emergency services personnel?

    <p>The number of shocks delivered by the AED</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can regulations regarding the requirement of AEDs in workplaces typically be found?

    <p>Within federal, provincial, or territorial legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended rate for chest compressions during CPR for a child casualty?

    <p>100 to 120 per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should you check for breathing when assessing a child casualty in CPR?

    <p>5-7 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if a child casualty is not breathing effectively during CPR?

    <p>Give 30 compressions with proper depth and rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after performing 5 cycles of CPR on a child casualty and you are alone with no phone?

    <p>Go for medical help as soon as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if there is no response when assessing a child casualty in CPR?

    <p>Send or call for medical help and an AED if available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct hand position when giving compressions to a child casualty during CPR?

    <p>Upper chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when taking over CPR from another rescuer?

    <p>Offer to help and mention that you are trained in CPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is two-rescuer CPR beneficial compared to one-rescuer CPR?

    <p>It minimizes the time compressions are interrupted for ventilations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to maintain effective chest compressions during two-rescuer CPR?

    <p>Switch rescuers after every 5 cycles of compressions and ventilations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of two-rescuer CPR allowing the team to perform effective chest compressions for a longer period of time?

    <p>Ensures consistent quality of compressions as one rescuer gets tired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does two-rescuer CPR minimize the time compressions are interrupted for ventilations?

    <p>By allowing for simultaneous ventilation and compression efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In two-rescuer CPR, what should the second rescuer do after the first rescuer performs 30 compressions?

    <p>Switch roles with the first rescuer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a casualty loses consciousness and stops breathing?

    <p>Start CPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking a casualty if they have taken any other medications when assisting with Nitroglycerin?

    <p>To assess potential interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often can Nitroglycerin be repeated, if needed, to relieve pain?

    <p>Every 5-10 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may happen if a person takes Viagra® or CIALIS® along with nitroglycerin?

    <p>Decrease in blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) occur?

    <p>When blood flow to the brain is blocked temporarily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should Nitroglycerin tablets or sprays be administered for relief of chronic angina pain?

    <p>Place them under the tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the condition of constant high blood pressure?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is hypertension often referred to as the 'silent killer'?

    <p>It damages the tissues of the cardiovascular system without causing noticeable symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What risk does high blood pressure increase due to changes in the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Risk of stroke and heart attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of constant high blood pressure?

    <p>Damage to the walls of blood vessels and enlargement of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might a person with hypertension feel despite having high blood pressure?

    <p>Perfectly well without any noticeable symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the consequences of high blood pressure that increases the risk of eye problems?

    <p>Damage to the blood vessels in the eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct position to place a casualty with paralysis?

    <p>With the paralyzed side up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of CPR?

    <p>To circulate enough oxygenated blood to delay organ damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cardiac arrest mean for a casualty?

    <p>Clinically dead with no heartbeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial action recommended when a casualty becomes unconscious?

    <p>Give nothing by mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does positioning a casualty with paralysis help prevent further damage?

    <p>Reduces chance of tissue or nerve damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common causes of cardiac arrest according to the text?

    <p>Heart attack and drug overdose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended rate of compressions per minute when performing CPR?

    <p>100-120</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should you check for breathing when assessing a casualty in CPR?

    <p>5-10 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is agonal breathing characterized by?

    <p>Irregular gasping respirations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the depth of chest compressions recommended when performing CPR on an adult?

    <p>5-6 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do immediately after giving 30 chest compressions during CPR?

    <p>Open the airway and ventilate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to count compressions out loud during CPR?

    <p>To maintain a steady rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action when using an AED on a casualty who is submersed in water?

    <p>Avoid using the AED</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should AED pads be avoided over piercings or jewelry?

    <p>They may cause a gap and hinder effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a post-resuscitation scenario, what is the role of the AED if the casualty starts breathing but remains unresponsive?

    <p>Keep the AED attached and continue monitoring heart rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is important to provide emergency services personnel after a successful defibrillation?

    <p>Time of collapse, time CPR started, time of first shock, and number of shocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can one typically find regulations concerning the requirement of AEDs in workplaces?

    <p>Federal, provincial, or territorial legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken regarding metal surfaces when using an AED on a casualty?

    <p>Use the AED normally as metal surfaces do not affect it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the context of sudden cardiac arrests?

    <p>To recognize and shock specific heart rhythms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial for an automated external defibrillator (AED) to only shock when Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) or pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) is present?

    <p>To avoid disrupting the heart's normal rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is defibrillation considered a critical factor in improving survival rates from cardiac arrest?

    <p>It corrects abnormal heart rhythms quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of CPR in conjunction with automated external defibrillation (AED) during sudden cardiac arrests?

    <p>To promote oxygen flow to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would an automated external defibrillator (AED) not administer a shock according to the text?

    <p>When the heart is in a normal rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is time highlighted as a critical factor in determining survival from cardiac arrest?

    <p>Because fibrillation can cease electrical activity quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a casualty is wearing a nitroglycerin patch that obstructs AED pad placement?

    <p>Use gloved hands to remove the patch before applying the AED pads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precaution should be taken when using an AED on a casualty in a wet environment?

    <p>AEDs can be used in wet areas without any additional precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach if a casualty has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator?

    <p>Ensure the pads are at least 2.5 cm away from the device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the special consideration for using AEDs on pregnant patients?

    <p>AEDs can be used at any stage of pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario should adult pads be used for a child when an AED with special pediatric settings is unavailable?

    <p>When special pediatric pads are not available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a casualty is wearing a medication patch that interferes with AED pad placement?

    <p>Remove the medication patch with bare hands before attaching AED pads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if a casualty starts breathing on their own after defibrillation but remains unresponsive?

    <p>Place them into the recovery position and monitor the ABCs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if defibrillation is successful, but the casualty starts breathing and becomes responsive?

    <p>Continue to monitor ABCs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to leave the AED attached even after successful defibrillation?

    <p>To monitor the heart rhythm continuously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What detail is important for emergency services personnel regarding an AED usage scenario?

    <p>The time of collapse and CPR initiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should AED pads not be placed over piercings or jewelry?

    <p>To prevent interference with defibrillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a precaution to take if either you or the casualty is submerged in water and an AED is needed?

    <p>Avoid using the AED until completely dry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked if an AED indicates 'Check Electrodes'?

    <p>Cable to pads connection, cable to machine connection, and adherence of the pads to the casualty's chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended monthly check for maintaining an AED?

    <p>Ensuring the pads are within the expiry date, the rescue pack is stocked, and the status indicator is green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one crucial aspect in maintaining an AED's readiness for use?

    <p>Conducting daily system checks and following manufacturer troubleshooting guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for workplaces to have an established AED policy?

    <p>To comply with regulations and avoid penalties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might an AED display to indicate it is ready for use?

    <p>'Ready for Use' message or a green status indicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should workplaces prioritize regular maintenance of AED units?

    <p>To ensure availability and functionality during emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the condition where a person's blood pressure stays high all the time?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is hypertension often described as the 'silent killer'?

    <p>It may not present any warning signals despite being a serious health risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the risks associated with high blood pressure due to changes in the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Elevated risk of stroke and heart attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the tissues of the cardiovascular system get affected by hypertension over time?

    <p>They become thicker and lose elasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition arises when a person's blood pressure stays high constantly?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to refer to the first aid technique for a heart attack?

    <p>Angina maneuver</p> Signup and view all the answers

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