Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care?

Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier.

What care should you provide for a 12-year-old child at a swim meet who grabs their chest and has a history of asthma?

Summon more advanced medical personnel and place the victim into a position that helps breathing.

Your initial impression of a victim is based on?

How the victim appears to you as you size up the scene.

What should you do after summoning EMS personnel for an unresponsive adult who has a pulse but is not breathing?

Give ventilations at a rate of 1 about every 5-6 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following will you NOT do as you size up the scene before approaching an injured victim?

Begin performing the primary assessment Signup and view all the answers

When providing care during an emergency, which of the following should you do first?

Size-up the scene while forming an initial impression. Signup and view all the answers

How deeply should you compress the chest during CPR on an adult?

At least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches. Signup and view all the answers

CPR should be performed on which of the following victims?

One who is in cardiac arrest. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step of the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival?

Recognition of a cardiac emergency and activation of the emergency response system. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do first when providing care to a victim suspected of having a heart attack?

Summon EMS personnel. Signup and view all the answers

Once you have turned on the automated external defibrillator (AED), what should you do?

Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. Signup and view all the answers

To ensure high-quality CPR, what should you do?

Expose the victim's chest to ensure proper hand placement and full chest recoil. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate action for an assisting responder who arrives while CPR is being performed?

Check to see whether EMS personnel have been called. Signup and view all the answers

What is most essential to use when giving ventilations to protect you and the victim from disease transmission?

Resuscitation masks. Signup and view all the answers

In caring for a responsive victim after a fall, what should you do first?

Obtain consent from the victim to provide care. Signup and view all the answers

For which of the following should you summon EMS personnel?

A victim with an open leg wound with the bone protruding. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do next after finding an unresponsive adult who has only occasional gasps and no pulse?

Give 2 ventilations and begin CPR. Signup and view all the answers

If there is a risk of AED pads touching each other, what should you do?

Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do first when starting the primary assessment after obtaining an initial impression?

Check for responsiveness. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most accurate statement about bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs)?

Ventilations are more effective when two rescuers operate the BVM. Signup and view all the answers

How often should you give ventilations to a 5-year-old child using a resuscitation mask?

1 ventilation about every 3 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of compressions during CPR?

Between 100 and 120 compressions per minute. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when an AED advises that a shock should be given?

Tell everyone to stand clear of the victim. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you notice several body piercings with jewelry on a victim's chest before applying AED pads?

Apply the pads to the chest, at least 1 inch away from the jewelry. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for an infant?

15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after positioning and sealing a resuscitation mask on a child?

Tilt the victim's head back to open the airway. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do first if a choking victim becomes unresponsive?

Lower the victim to the ground and begin CPR starting with chest compressions. Signup and view all the answers

Where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions to an infant during CPR?

One hand on the forehead and two or three fingers on the center of the chest. Signup and view all the answers

Where should you position your fist when giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking?

In the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do for a responsive person who has been injured?

Obtain consent, check the victim for life-threatening conditions, and speak with the victim to find out what happened. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do next after your initial impression reveals severe life-threatening bleeding in an adult victim who appears unresponsive?

Control the bleeding with any available resources. Signup and view all the answers

After summoning EMS personnel for a responsive and bleeding patron, what is your next care step?

Press firmly against the wound with a sterile dressing and bandage. Signup and view all the answers

What does the A in the acronym SAMPLE stand for?

Allergies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to take in caring for a victim with burns?

Remove the victim from the source of the burn. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a victim is having a seizure in water?

Support the victim with their head above water until the seizure ends. Signup and view all the answers

Who should you approach first among injured victims at a swim meet where several appear injured?

A victim who appears unconscious. Signup and view all the answers

What does RICE stand for when caring for musculoskeletal injuries?

Rest, immobilize, cold, elevate. Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are components of scene size-up EXCEPT:

Checking for responsiveness Signup and view all the answers

Signs and symptoms of sudden illness do not include:

Bruising Signup and view all the answers

What does the C stand for in LOC (level of consciousness)?

Consciousness. Signup and view all the answers

During the primary assessment, you should check for all of the following EXCEPT:

Swelling Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking?

Clutching the throat. Signup and view all the answers

If a victim vomits while giving ventilations with a resuscitation mask, what should you do first?

Clear the airway. Signup and view all the answers

What would you use to give chest thrusts to a conscious infant who is choking?

Two or three fingers. Signup and view all the answers

How would you position a victim who is unresponsive but breathing while waiting for EMS personnel?

In a recovery position. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you notice a medication patch on a victim's chest while preparing to use an AED?

Removing the patch with a gloved hand. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most accurate statement about bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs)?

Ventilations are more effective when two rescuers operate the BVM. Signup and view all the answers

How would you position your hands when giving chest compressions to an adult?

Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about performing CPR with two or more rescuers is true?

Rescuers should switch positions about every two minutes. Signup and view all the answers

What finding would lead you to determine that an infant's airway is open and not obstructed?

The infant is crying uncontrollably. Signup and view all the answers

During a primary assessment, what should you check first?

Responsiveness. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after finding that the swim team coach does not have a pulse?

Immediately begin CPR using cycles of 30 compressions followed by 2 ventilations. Signup and view all the answers

What symptom would lead you to determine that a victim is experiencing respiratory distress?

Gasping for breath. Signup and view all the answers

After forming an initial impression and finding that a victim has a pulse but is not breathing, what should you do next?

Give ventilations at a rate of about 1 every 5-6 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a drowning victim shows signs of not breathing after giving your first ventilation?

Re-tilt the victim's head and then attempt another ventilation. Signup and view all the answers

What should the other lifeguard do next after you determine that there is no breathing or pulse in a victim?

Begin chest compressions. Signup and view all the answers

What life-threatening condition would require you to immediately summon EMS personnel for a responsive injured victim?

Persistent chest pain. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when entering a locker room and finding an unresponsive person lying on the floor?

Tell the patron the victim should not be moved since there is no immediate danger. Signup and view all the answers

What care step should you take next for a responsive injured patron after obtaining consent and putting on gloves?

Press firmly against the wound with a sterile dressing and bandage. Signup and view all the answers

If a patron seems to be having a diabetic emergency, what should you do?

Give them glucose tablets. Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms indicate a stroke in a patron?

Slurred speech, inability to lift their right arm, and drooping facial features. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a choking victim becomes unresponsive?

Lower the victim to the ground and begin CPR starting with chest compressions. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do next if your initial impression indicates severe life-threatening bleeding in an unresponsive adult?

Control the bleeding with any available resources. Signup and view all the answers

What condition might a patron who has cut their leg and appears restless and irritable be in?

Shock. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personal Safety and Equipment

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) like disposable gloves and breathing barriers to prevent bloodborne pathogen transmission.

Child Asthma Emergency

In cases of a child showing respiratory distress, summon medical help and position the victim for easier breathing.

Initial Assessment

Initial impressions are based on visual assessment; size up the scene to determine necessary actions.

Unresponsive Adult Care

For an unresponsive adult with a pulse, summon EMS and give ventilations at a rate of 1 every 5-6 seconds.

Scene Size-Up

Do not start a primary assessment before completing a thorough scene size-up.

CPR Basics

Start by sizing up the scene and forming an initial impression before giving care.
Chest compressions for adults should be at least 2 inches deep but not exceeding 2.4 inches.

Cardiac Emergency Response

CPR is indicated for victims in cardiac arrest; immediate recognition and activation of emergency response systems is crucial.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use

After turning on the AED, apply pads and allow it to analyze the heart rhythm.

Quality of CPR

Ensure chest is exposed for proper hand placement; full chest recoil is essential for high-quality compressions.
When using a bag-valve-mask, effectiveness increases with two rescuers.

Ventilation Guidelines

Administer 1 ventilation every 3 seconds for child victims; use a resuscitation mask to minimize disease transmission risks.

Responding to Choking

When an adult is choking, abdominal thrusts are performed just above the navel.
If a choking child becomes unresponsive, begin CPR immediately.

Always obtain consent from responsive victims before providing care.
Make sure to control any severe bleeding before continuing care or checking for other conditions.

Assessment Techniques

Use the SAMPLE acronym during patient history evaluation: Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events leading up to the incident.

Injury Protocols

For burns, the first action is to remove the victim from the burn source. Apply direct pressure to bleeding wounds after assessing the victim and calling EMS.
For musculoskeletal injuries, remember RICE: Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate.

Assessing Responsiveness and Conditions

During the primary assessment, check responsiveness first and look for life-threatening conditions.
Recognize choking by the universal sign of clutching the throat.

Specialized Situations

Vomiting during assisted ventilations prompts the need to clear the airway before proceeding.
Position an unresponsive but breathing victim in recovery position while waiting for EMS.

Signs of Distress and Emergency Conditions

Recognize respiratory distress by symptoms like gasping for breath; monitor for signs of a stroke using the FAST acronym: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.

Managing Shock

Symptoms of shock include restlessness and irritability, indicating the need for urgent care.

Secondary Assessments

In secondary assessments, look for changes in the level of consciousness (LOC) to gauge response and condition status.

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Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care?

What care should you provide for a 12-year-old child at a swim meet who grabs their chest and has a history of asthma?

Your initial impression of a victim is based on?

What should you do after summoning EMS personnel for an unresponsive adult who has a pulse but is not breathing?

Which of the following will you NOT do as you size up the scene before approaching an injured victim?

When providing care during an emergency, which of the following should you do first?

How deeply should you compress the chest during CPR on an adult?

CPR should be performed on which of the following victims?

What is the first step of the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival?

What should you do first when providing care to a victim suspected of having a heart attack?

Once you have turned on the automated external defibrillator (AED), what should you do?

To ensure high-quality CPR, what should you do?

What is the most appropriate action for an assisting responder who arrives while CPR is being performed?

What is most essential to use when giving ventilations to protect you and the victim from disease transmission?

In caring for a responsive victim after a fall, what should you do first?

For which of the following should you summon EMS personnel?

What should you do next after finding an unresponsive adult who has only occasional gasps and no pulse?

If there is a risk of AED pads touching each other, what should you do?

What should you do first when starting the primary assessment after obtaining an initial impression?

What is the most accurate statement about bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs)?

How often should you give ventilations to a 5-year-old child using a resuscitation mask?

What is the rate of compressions during CPR?

What should you do when an AED advises that a shock should be given?

What should you do if you notice several body piercings with jewelry on a victim's chest before applying AED pads?

What is the cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for an infant?

What should you do after positioning and sealing a resuscitation mask on a child?

What should you do first if a choking victim becomes unresponsive?

Where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions to an infant during CPR?

Where should you position your fist when giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking?

What should you do for a responsive person who has been injured?

What should you do next after your initial impression reveals severe life-threatening bleeding in an adult victim who appears unresponsive?

After summoning EMS personnel for a responsive and bleeding patron, what is your next care step?

What does the A in the acronym SAMPLE stand for?

What is the first step to take in caring for a victim with burns?

What should you do if a victim is having a seizure in water?

Who should you approach first among injured victims at a swim meet where several appear injured?

What does RICE stand for when caring for musculoskeletal injuries?

All of the following are components of scene size-up EXCEPT:

Signs and symptoms of sudden illness do not include:

What does the C stand for in LOC (level of consciousness)?

During the primary assessment, you should check for all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking?

If a victim vomits while giving ventilations with a resuscitation mask, what should you do first?

What would you use to give chest thrusts to a conscious infant who is choking?

How would you position a victim who is unresponsive but breathing while waiting for EMS personnel?

What should you do when you notice a medication patch on a victim's chest while preparing to use an AED?

What is the most accurate statement about bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs)?

How would you position your hands when giving chest compressions to an adult?

Which of the following statements about performing CPR with two or more rescuers is true?

What finding would lead you to determine that an infant's airway is open and not obstructed?

During a primary assessment, what should you check first?

What should you do after finding that the swim team coach does not have a pulse?

What symptom would lead you to determine that a victim is experiencing respiratory distress?

After forming an initial impression and finding that a victim has a pulse but is not breathing, what should you do next?

What should you do if a drowning victim shows signs of not breathing after giving your first ventilation?

What should the other lifeguard do next after you determine that there is no breathing or pulse in a victim?

What life-threatening condition would require you to immediately summon EMS personnel for a responsive injured victim?

What should you do when entering a locker room and finding an unresponsive person lying on the floor?

What care step should you take next for a responsive injured patron after obtaining consent and putting on gloves?

If a patron seems to be having a diabetic emergency, what should you do?

What symptoms indicate a stroke in a patron?

What should you do if a choking victim becomes unresponsive?

What should you do next if your initial impression indicates severe life-threatening bleeding in an unresponsive adult?

What condition might a patron who has cut their leg and appears restless and irritable be in?

Study Notes

Personal Safety and Equipment

Child Asthma Emergency

Initial Assessment

Unresponsive Adult Care

Scene Size-Up

CPR Basics

Cardiac Emergency Response

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use

Quality of CPR

Ventilation Guidelines

Responding to Choking

Patient Consent and Scene Management

Assessment Techniques