10 Questions
What is the first step in managing an unresponsive casualty?
To maintain an Open Airway
What should be done first in children and infants when their heart stops?
Give five initial rescue breaths
What is the purpose of chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
To get oxygenated blood to the tissues
What is the combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths known as?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the first element in the Four Chain of survival?
Emergency help is called quickly
What is the primary reason for the heart to stop in children and infants?
Problem with breathing
What should be checked during the initial assessment of a casualty?
Pulse, pupil, poisoning marks, shoulders, abdomen, limbs, and head and face
What is the purpose of an AED during cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
To deliver an electric shock that may restore a normal heartbeat
Why are rescue breaths more important than chest compressions after about two to four minutes of cardiac arrest?
Because the blood oxygen level falls
What is the primary responsibility of the responder during the initial phase of resuscitation?
To maintain blood circulation through chest compressions
Learn about the Primary Survey and ABCDE assessment process for managing life-threatening injuries, including the order of priority for Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. Understand how to identify and treat injuries in a casualty.
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