Adult CPR Flashcard Set

Front

What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?

Back

A lifesaving technique useful when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, applicable for individuals over 12 years old.

Front

What are the main objectives of performing CPR?

Back

1. To maintain blood circulation through chest compressions (C). 2. To keep the airway open (A). 3. To ensure breathing through external ventilation (B). 4. To save the victim's life. 5. To provide basic life support until an ambulance arrives.

Front

What are the indications for performing CPR?

Back

1. Cardiac arrest 2. Respiratory arrest 3. Drowning 4. Stroke 5. Choking (foreign body in throat) 6. Smoke inhalation.

Front

What is the principle behind CPR?

Back

To restore effective circulation and ventilation and to prevent brain damage, as brain starts dying after 4 minutes of lack of oxygen.

Front

What is the first step in the CPR process?

Back

Approach the victim safely and ensure the scene is safe.

Front

How do you check for a response from the victim?

Back

Tap on the shoulder and loudly ask, 'Sir, Sir, Sir, are you okay?!'.

Front

What should you do if there is no response from the victim?

Back

Call for help by dialing 999.

Front

What is the correct method to check breathing and pulse?

Back

Use the head-tilt-chin lift maneuver to open the airway, check for carotid pulse, and do all of this in less than 10 seconds.

Front

What is the recommended rate and depth for chest compressions in adults?

Back

Compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute with a depth of 5 cm (2 inches).

Front

What is the compression to breath ratio in CPR?

Back

30 compressions to 2 breaths.