American Red Cross Cpr / Aed Certification Test Study Guide Flashcards
Which of the following could signal an emergency?
unusual sounds behaviors odors
What are the correct steps in checking an emergency?
check call care
What is the first thing you should do before giving care?
make sure the scene is safe
The best way to tell if a victim is conscious is to...?
tap shoulder and ask if are you ok
How long should you check for breathing?
5-10 seconds
Best way to prevent disease transmission?
use gloves
Name the technique used to open the airway
head tilt chin lift
Where are hands placed on victim?
2 hands center of breastbone
One cycle of compressions to breaths in Adult CPR is...
30 compressions and 2 breaths
CPR on an adult should include chest compressions done at a rate of?
100-120 beats per minute
What is the purpose of CPR?
circulate the blood
You should continue CPR until...?
help arrives or they show signs of life
Emergency care you should give for a choking conscious adult?
5 back blows 5 abdominal thrusts
AED pads for an Adult should be placed on the
upper right chest lower left side
If during the second analysis, the AED prompts No shock advised, you should...?
continue cpr and listen for further instruction
When using an AED, it is important to stand clear because you don't want to interfere with
first analysis and shock
What is the first thing you should do to the AED?
turn the aed on
Early defibrillation is an important part of the cardiac chain of survival because it may...
help the heart to develop an effective rhythm
Before delivering a shock to an adultwith an AED you should?
let the aed analyze the patient
This protects citizens who acts in reasonable and prudent manner. It also protects the responder from financial responsibility
good samaritan law
What does it mean to obtain a person's consent?
obtain a persons permission to give care