CPR/AED/First Aid Basics

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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)

Cardiac Arrest (correct)

Choking (correct)

Stroke (correct)

Drowning (correct)

Heart attack (correct)

Training can be the difference between what?

Life & death

CPR should be immediately applied if someone is...

Unconscious Signup and view all the answers

Death is most likely to occur after how many minutes after a loss of oxygen?

10 mins of loss of oxygen Signup and view all the answers

From 6 to 10 minutes, what is expected from a loss of oxygen?

Brain damage is expected from 6 - 10 mins Signup and view all the answers

From 0-4 minutes, how existent is brain damage?

Virtually non-existent Signup and view all the answers

When the heart stops, what stops flowing throughout the body?

Blood Signup and view all the answers

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation stands for?

CPR Signup and view all the answers

CPR is when a person performs what?

Chest compressions and breathing into a patient who has no pulse or isn't breathing Signup and view all the answers

Chest compressions combined with breathing into the patient will carry the oxygenated blood throughout what?

The Body and Into the Brain Signup and view all the answers

What does CPR act like in moving blood rich in oxygen to the brain?

CPR acts like an artificial heart Signup and view all the answers

What increases after the patient receives CPR, AED, & EMS?

The patient's survival rate Signup and view all the answers

AED stands for what?

Automated External Defibrillator Signup and view all the answers

EMS stands for?

Emergency Medical Services Signup and view all the answers

What is it a priority to activate immediately and to provide chest compressions?

Emergency Response System Signup and view all the answers

What law protects all who assist those who are injured, ill, or in peril?

The Good Samaritan law Signup and view all the answers

Before attempting CPR, what are the several things you must do?

<ol> <li>Away from Danger (u & patient), 2. Resolve the risk, 3. Out of Harm's way (patient), 4. Call 911, 5. Check conscious or not, 6. Ask 'Are you okay?', 7. Perform CPR - initiating C-A-B; Circulation, Airway, and Breathing Tasks.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

AHA guidelines recommend in confident performers should at least perform what?

Chest Compressions Signup and view all the answers

Chest compressions circulate the blood where to the patient?

Chest compressions circulate blood within the patient Signup and view all the answers

Where is it important to correctly place your hands upon the patient when performing compressions?

On the patient's chest Signup and view all the answers

Where on the chest should you interlock your fingers with both hands?

Where the patient's ribs meet (just below both halves) Signup and view all the answers

What should you make sure rises after each compression?

The patient's chest Signup and view all the answers

Where below are compressions to be performed on an infant?

Just below the nipples, center of the chest and middle of the horizontal line Signup and view all the answers

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!