CPR 2022, BLS/CPR, Lifeguard training and CPR
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CPR 2022
When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be
used as soon as possible
True
A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should:
Cool the burn with large amounts of fresh running water. Cover the burn
loosely with a dry, sterile dressing. Remove her from the source of the
burn.
You are giving first aid to a person with a muscle, bone, or joint injury.
Emergency medical services (EMS) has been called. What should you do
until they arrive.
Apply cold if the person can tolerate it and watch for signs and symptoms
of shock
When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should:
Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.
What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the
brain?
Stroke
A person is having a diabetic emergency and requests sugar. The person
is responsive and able to safely swallow. How much sugar should you
give?
15 to 20 grams
A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you
do?
Get the person out of the heat and into a cool place.
A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you
do first?
Call 911 or the designated emergency number
In what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet?
There are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care.
When using direct pressure to control non-life-threatening bleeding from an
open wound, you should:
,Add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure until the
bleeding stops and then bandage the wound.
You believe that a person has a head, neck, or spinal injury. What should
you do?
Have the person remain in the position he or she is in until emergency
medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over
Which of the could be signs or symptoms of stroke?
Drooping features on one side of the face. Trouble with speech or
language. An arm that drifts downward when both arms are lifted in front of
the body
A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do?
Encourage the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 9-
1-1 or designated emergency number if the person's condition does not
improve within 5 to 15 minutes of taking the medication
Which of the following could cause shock?
A burn. A wound that is bleeding heavily. Anaphylaxis.
If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you
should:
Resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious sign of life
When preparing an AED for use, what is the first thing you should do?
Turn on the AED
The AED pads should normally be placed on:
The upper right and lower left side of the chest
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is
analyzing or defibrillating?
You or someone else could be injured by the shock & You might prevent
the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly
If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an
infant), you should:
Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back
If alone, once you have turned on the AED, you should:
Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm
When giving a rescue breath during adult CPR, each breath should last
about:
1 second
What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws?
Gives legal protection to people who willingly provide medical care to ill or
injured people with out accepting anything in return.
A person is responsive and showing signs and symptoms of a life-
threatening condition but does not consent to care. What should you do?
, Do not give care but instead call 911 or the designated emergency number.
The steps to follow in an emergency are:
Check—Call—Care
In which situation should you call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency
number?
The person is having persistent chest pain, The person is having trouble
breathing, The person is unresponsive
What could signal an emergency?
Unusual behavior, An unusual odor, an unusual sound
When wearing latex-free disposable gloves, it is important to remember...
When providing care, when there is a break in the skin on your own hands,
when you must handle items or surfaces soiled with blood or other
potentially infectious materials.
You are conducting a head-to-toe check on a responsive person who is
complaining of a leg injury. What should you do first?
Get consent to give care before beginning the head-to-toe exam.
About how many seconds should you check for breathing?
At least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds
You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your
office building. You check for her responsiveness, but she does not
respond and she is not breathing. What should you do next?
Have someone else call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency numbered get
an AED and a first aid kit while you begin CPR
When conducting a SAMPLE interview, ask the person about all of the
following
What the person's age is
Which could be a sign or symptom of a heart attack.
If a person is suffering from pain or discomfort in the chest that lasts more
than 3 or 5 minutes or that goes away and comes back
The cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths in CPR is:
30 compression, 2 breaths
You should continue CPR until:
Too exhausted to continue; the scene becomes unsafe; obvious signs of
life; ems arrive
It is important to follow the links of Cardiac Chain of Survival because:
It helps improve the chance of survival
You are giving adult CPR and the first rescue breath does not cause the
chest to rise. What should you do?
Begin the next set of compressions immediately.
Effective chest compressions are:
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CPR 2022
When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be
used as soon as possible
True
A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should:
Cool the burn with large amounts of fresh running water. Cover the burn
loosely with a dry, sterile dressing. Remove her from the source of the
burn.
You are giving first aid to a person with a muscle, bone, or joint injury.
Emergency medical services (EMS) has been called. What should you do
until they arrive.
Apply cold if the person can tolerate it and watch for signs and symptoms
of shock
When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should:
Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.
What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the
brain?
Stroke
A person is having a diabetic emergency and requests sugar. The person
is responsive and able to safely swallow. How much sugar should you
give?
15 to 20 grams
A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you
do?
Get the person out of the heat and into a cool place.
A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you
do first?
Call 911 or the designated emergency number
In what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet?
There are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care.
When using direct pressure to control non-life-threatening bleeding from an
open wound, you should:
,Add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure until the
bleeding stops and then bandage the wound.
You believe that a person has a head, neck, or spinal injury. What should
you do?
Have the person remain in the position he or she is in until emergency
medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over
Which of the could be signs or symptoms of stroke?
Drooping features on one side of the face. Trouble with speech or
language. An arm that drifts downward when both arms are lifted in front of
the body
A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do?
Encourage the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 9-
1-1 or designated emergency number if the person's condition does not
improve within 5 to 15 minutes of taking the medication
Which of the following could cause shock?
A burn. A wound that is bleeding heavily. Anaphylaxis.
If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you
should:
Resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious sign of life
When preparing an AED for use, what is the first thing you should do?
Turn on the AED
The AED pads should normally be placed on:
The upper right and lower left side of the chest
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is
analyzing or defibrillating?
You or someone else could be injured by the shock & You might prevent
the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly
If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an
infant), you should:
Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back
If alone, once you have turned on the AED, you should:
Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm
When giving a rescue breath during adult CPR, each breath should last
about:
1 second
What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws?
Gives legal protection to people who willingly provide medical care to ill or
injured people with out accepting anything in return.
A person is responsive and showing signs and symptoms of a life-
threatening condition but does not consent to care. What should you do?
, Do not give care but instead call 911 or the designated emergency number.
The steps to follow in an emergency are:
Check—Call—Care
In which situation should you call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency
number?
The person is having persistent chest pain, The person is having trouble
breathing, The person is unresponsive
What could signal an emergency?
Unusual behavior, An unusual odor, an unusual sound
When wearing latex-free disposable gloves, it is important to remember...
When providing care, when there is a break in the skin on your own hands,
when you must handle items or surfaces soiled with blood or other
potentially infectious materials.
You are conducting a head-to-toe check on a responsive person who is
complaining of a leg injury. What should you do first?
Get consent to give care before beginning the head-to-toe exam.
About how many seconds should you check for breathing?
At least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds
You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your
office building. You check for her responsiveness, but she does not
respond and she is not breathing. What should you do next?
Have someone else call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency numbered get
an AED and a first aid kit while you begin CPR
When conducting a SAMPLE interview, ask the person about all of the
following
What the person's age is
Which could be a sign or symptom of a heart attack.
If a person is suffering from pain or discomfort in the chest that lasts more
than 3 or 5 minutes or that goes away and comes back
The cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths in CPR is:
30 compression, 2 breaths
You should continue CPR until:
Too exhausted to continue; the scene becomes unsafe; obvious signs of
life; ems arrive
It is important to follow the links of Cardiac Chain of Survival because:
It helps improve the chance of survival
You are giving adult CPR and the first rescue breath does not cause the
chest to rise. What should you do?
Begin the next set of compressions immediately.
Effective chest compressions are:
