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Basic CPR Info
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- 1What symbols are associated with the rred cross?- Cross
- Cresent
- Crystal - 2What is the first step in an emergency?Recognize the situation
- 3Is the safety of yourself equally as important when helping someone?Yes
- 4T or F. Must you only perform compression-only CPR if you have no PPET
- 5What do you need before you perform CPR or provide any sort of medical attention?Consent
- 6Depending on the age of the person how deep do the compressions have to beBaby (0-1) = 1/3 of the depth of the chest
Child (1-8) = 1/3 of the depth of the chest
Adult (9+) = 5 cm/ 2 in - 7What does CPR stand for?Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- 8Is consent assumed if unresponsive?Yes
- 9What are the ABCs?Airway, breathing, and circulation
- 10What does RICE mean? And when would you use it?RICE means Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation
You'd use it for an ankle or had another type of sprain or strain - 11What does AED stand for?Automated external defibrillator
- 12How are you protected by the Good Samaritan laws?- Where they lay is where they stay (Unless they are in danger, soft surface, AED + water)
- When you start don't stop (Unless EMS arrives, switching with another first aider, AED, or are exhausted) - 13What is the chemical in an EpiPen?Epinephrine
- 14What meds could you give for a heart attack?Aspirin
- 15Should you give meds to an unresponsive person?No, they might choke
- 16Symptoms of heart attack- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Pain in arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach - 17Symptoms of shock- Cool, clammy skin
- Rapid breathing
- Bluish tinge to lips or fingernails - 18Symptoms of concussion- Nausea or vomiting
- Bothered by light or noise
- Balance problems
- Blurry vision - 19Symptoms of anaphylaxis- shallow breathing
- collapsing or losing consciousness - 20Symptoms of heat stroke- Dry skin
- strange or angry behavior
- Skin is hot to touch - 21What condition do you need an EpiPen for?Anaphylaxis and asthma
- 22What is Anaphylaxis?Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Swelling throat
- 23What is heat stroke?Your body overheats, as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures.
- 24What is a concussion?traumatic brain injury
- 25What is shock?Sudden drop in blood flow
- 26What is asthma?a disease that affects your lungs
- 27What is a heart attack?A part of your heart muscle doesn't get enough blood. Can be seen as a "plumping" issue.
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- FlashCards sobre Basic CPR Info, criado por William Syska em 05-10-2022.
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