American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED (2 latest
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You see a person collapse in front of you. You check the
scene then check for her responsiveness but she does not
respond and she is not breathing. What should you do
next? - ANSWER-Send someone to call 9-1-1 and to get
the first aid kit and to get an AED while you begin CPR.
Where do you place your hand/fingers to give CPR to an
infant? - ANSWER-2 fingers on the center of the chest just
below the nipple line
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A child is choking and he/she becomes unresponsive.
What should you do? - ANSWER-Lower the child to a firm,
flat surface and begin CPR, starting with compressions.
When giving CPR to an infant, about how deep should you
compress the chest? - ANSWER-About 1 1/2 inches
When giving CPR to an adult, how far should you press
down with each compression? - ANSWER-At least 2
inches.
When conducting a SAMPLE interview, ask the patient
about all of the following EXCEPT? - ANSWER-When the
person's age is
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For every minute that the AED shock is delayed, the
victim's chance of survival drops -------. - ANSWER-10%
What are the benefits of CPR and early defibrillation when
a person is in cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-They can give
the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest.
When you are doing CPR and an AED becomes available,
you should finish your cycle of CPR compressions before
placing AED pads on the patient. True or False? -
ANSWER-False.
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Which of the following statements are true about
defibullation? - ANSWER-It is an electric shock that may
help the heart simultaneously develop an effective rhythm
If the AED at any time (during first, second, third or
whatever analysis) the AED analyzes and says no shock
advised, you should: - ANSWER-Resume (start again)
CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find and obvious
sign of life
When preparing the AED (getting it ready) for use, what is
the FIRST thing you should do? - ANSWER-Turn on AED