Questions and Answers
What is the leading cause of death in the US according to the CDC?
Cardiovascular disease
What are the ways CPR and First Aid occurs? (Select all that apply)
Training can be the difference between what?
Life & death
CPR should be immediately applied if someone is...
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Death is most likely to occur after how many minutes after a loss of oxygen?
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From 6 to 10 minutes, what is expected from a loss of oxygen?
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From 0-4 minutes, how existent is brain damage?
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When the heart stops, what stops flowing throughout the body?
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation stands for?
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CPR is when a person performs what?
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Chest compressions combined with breathing into the patient will carry the oxygenated blood throughout what?
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What does CPR act like in moving blood rich in oxygen to the brain?
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What increases after the patient receives CPR, AED, & EMS?
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AED stands for what?
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EMS stands for?
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What is it a priority to activate immediately and to provide chest compressions?
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What law protects all who assist those who are injured, ill, or in peril?
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Before attempting CPR, what are the several things you must do?
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AHA guidelines recommend in confident performers should at least perform what?
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Chest compressions circulate the blood where to the patient?
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Where is it important to correctly place your hands upon the patient when performing compressions?
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Where on the chest should you interlock your fingers with both hands?
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What should you make sure rises after each compression?
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Where below are compressions to be performed on an infant?
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Study Notes
Leading Causes of Death
- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US according to the CDC.
CPR & First Aid Situations
- CPR and First Aid are crucial for situations such as choking, cardiac arrest, drowning, stroke, and heart attack.
Importance of Training
- Proper training in CPR and First Aid can be the critical difference between life and death.
CPR Application Criteria
- CPR should be initiated immediately if the individual is not breathing, unconscious, or has no pulse.
Oxygen Loss Consequences
- Death is likely to occur after a loss of oxygen for 10 minutes.
- Brain damage is expected after 6 to 10 minutes without oxygen.
- There is virtually no risk of brain damage within the first 0-4 minutes.
Blood Circulation
- When the heart stops, blood flow throughout the body ceases.
CPR Definition and Function
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) involves chest compressions and rescue breathing for a patient who is not breathing or lacks a pulse.
- Chest compressions combined with rescue breathing carry oxygenated blood to the body and brain.
- CPR functions similarly to an artificial heart by moving blood rich in oxygen to the brain.
Survival Rates
- Survival rates increase significantly after a patient receives CPR, AED (Automated External Defibrillator) intervention, and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) assistance.
Emergency Response Protocol
- It is vital to activate the Emergency Response System immediately and perform chest compressions.
Legal Protections
- The Good Samaritan law protects individuals who assist injured or ill persons, provided they act voluntarily and without compensation.
Pre-CPR Checklist
- Before beginning CPR, ensure the area is safe, resolve any risks, and call 911.
- Check the individual’s consciousness by asking, "Are you okay?" before initiating CPR.
AHA Guidelines
- The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that even unconfident individuals should at least perform chest compressions, which can be as effective as full CPR.
Compression Techniques
- Chest compressions effectively circulate blood within the patient’s body.
- Proper hand placement for compressions is critical—hands should be positioned on the patient's chest, specifically at the point where the ribs meet (just below both halves).
- After each compression, ensure the patient's chest rises.
Infant CPR
- For infants, compressions should be performed just below the nipples, centered on the chest along the horizontal line.
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Test your knowledge on the essential concepts of CPR, AED usage, and First Aid techniques. This quiz covers critical information such as leading causes of death, emergency responses, and the importance of training. Prepare yourself to save lives with the right skills and knowledge!