Questions and Answers
What is the universal sign for choking?
Both hands clutching the throat
If someone can talk to you, they are not really choking.
True
When someone has a partial airway obstruction, you should begin abdominal thrusts (Heimlich Maneuver).
False
What's the proper order of events when you think someone might be choking?
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On a choking victim, abdominal thrusts should be _____.
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If a choking victim passes out, you back away from the victim, tell everyone to be still, and wait for paramedics to arrive.
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If you are choking when alone, you should try to get the blockage out before calling 911.
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While enjoying Thanksgiving dinner, your brother suddenly gets a large piece of turkey lodged in his throat. You should:
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All these statements about a heart attack are true except:
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Heart attack symptoms are identical for both men and women.
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When it comes to a heart attack, the longer a person goes without treatment, the greater the damage.
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Cardiac arrest often occurs without warning.
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Sudden cardiac arrest is described as _____.
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Cardiac arrest is reversible in most victims if it's treated within a few minutes.
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Your grandmother is experiencing shortness of breath, nausea, and jaw pain, but she's still walking around and insists that she's just fine. What's the best course of action in this situation?
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Where do most cardiac arrests occur?
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Effective CPR provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can ____.
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Hands-Only CPR is generally quite effective because ____.
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What are the steps to Hands-Only CPR?
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Victims who were not breathing normally prior to collapsing may not have enough oxygen in their lungs and blood and would therefore benefit more from conventional CPR.
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A victim who's gone 7 minutes without a normal heartbeat has roughly a 30% chance of survival.
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AEDs should only be used by medical professionals because those devices will shock a patient regardless of whether the heart needs to be shocked.
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What are the steps to using an AED?
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An AED shock momentarily stuns the heart and stops all activity which gives the heart a chance to resume beating effectively.
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Select all correct responses. What are the action steps to take for a heart attack?
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Study Notes
Choking
- Universal sign for choking is both hands clutching the throat.
- If a person can talk, they are not truly choking.
- Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich Maneuver) are not necessary for a partial airway obstruction.
- Proper response to choking includes asking "Are you choking?", calling 911, and then performing abdominal thrusts if confirmed.
- Abdominal thrusts should be executed inward and upward.
- If a choking victim loses consciousness, one must perform CPR instead of waiting for paramedics.
- When alone and choking, do not attempt to remove the blockage before calling 911.
- If a partially obstructed person can cough, encourage them to remain calm and continue coughing.
Heart Attack
- Contrary to belief, a heart attack does not always lead to cardiac arrest.
- Heart attack symptoms differ between men and women.
- Delays in treatment for a heart attack increase heart damage.
- Cardiac arrest can occur suddenly without warning.
- Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by electrical malfunctions leading to irregular heartbeats.
- Most cardiac arrests take place at home.
- Immediate and effective CPR significantly enhances the chance of survival, potentially doubling or tripling it.
CPR Techniques
- Hands-Only CPR is effective as victims typically still have sufficient oxygen in their lungs.
- Steps for Hands-Only CPR include calling 911 and performing chest compressions hard and fast in the center of the chest.
- Individuals who weren't breathing normally prior to collapsing need conventional CPR for better oxygen delivery.
- A person without a normal heartbeat for 7 minutes has about a 30% survival chance.
AED Use
- AEDs can be used by anyone, not just medical professionals, as they only deliver shocks when needed.
- Using an AED involves calling 911 and powering on the device.
- The AED shock temporarily stuns the heart, giving it a chance to restart effectively.
Heart Attack Action Steps
- Action steps during a heart attack include calling 911 and having the victim chew an aspirin.
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Test your knowledge with this quiz on choking signs and responses from Health Unit 3. Understand the appropriate actions to take during choking emergencies and enhance your safety skills. Perfect for those studying health and safety practices.
