CPR and Emergency Response Flashcard

Front

What is the first step in the emergency response process for CPR?

Back

Check

Answer explanation

The first step in CPR is to 'Check' the scene and the victim for safety and responsiveness. This ensures that it is safe to proceed with further actions like calling for help or starting compressions.

Front

When you find someone unresponsive, what should you do after checking the scene for safety?

Back

Check the person's responsiveness

Answer explanation

After ensuring the scene is safe, the first step is to check the person's responsiveness. This helps determine the appropriate next actions, such as calling for help or starting CPR if they are unresponsive.

Front

What is the correct order of the emergency response steps? Options: Check, Care, Call

Back

Check, Call, Care

Answer explanation

The correct order of emergency response steps is Check, Call, Care. First, check the scene and the victim for safety and responsiveness, then call for help, and finally provide care as needed.

Front

If you are alone and find an adult who needs CPR, what should you do after checking for responsiveness?

Back

Call emergency services

Answer explanation

After checking for responsiveness, you should call emergency services before starting CPR. This ensures that professional help is on the way while you provide assistance.

Front

What should you do if the person is not breathing or only gasping after you have called for help?

Back

Start CPR

Answer explanation

If the person is not breathing or only gasping, you should start CPR immediately. This is crucial to maintain blood flow and oxygen to vital organs until emergency services arrive.

Front

How long should you check for breathing before starting CPR?

Back

10 seconds

Answer explanation

You should check for breathing for 10 seconds before starting CPR. This duration allows enough time to assess if the person is breathing normally or not, ensuring appropriate action is taken.

Front

What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on an adult?

Back

100-120 compressions per minute

Answer explanation

The recommended compression rate for performing CPR on an adult is 100-120 compressions per minute. This rate is effective for maintaining blood circulation during cardiac arrest.

Front

What is the purpose of calling emergency services during the CPR process?

Back

To get professional medical help on the way

Answer explanation

Calling emergency services during CPR is crucial to get professional medical help on the way, ensuring that advanced care arrives as soon as possible to increase the chances of survival.

Front

YOU SHOULD CONTINUE CPR UNTIL:

Back

THE PERSON SHOWS AN OBVIOUS SIGN OF LIFE, ANOTHER TRAINED RESPONDER OR EMS PERSONNEL TAKE OVER, YOU ARE TOO EXHAUSTED TO CONTINUE.

Answer explanation

You should continue CPR until the person shows an obvious sign of life, another trained responder or EMS personnel take over, or you are too exhausted to continue. Therefore, the correct answer is 'ALL OF THE ABOVE'.

Front

How many rescue breaths should you give between sets of chest compressions?

Back

2

Answer explanation

In CPR, you should give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 chest compressions. This ratio helps ensure that the victim receives adequate oxygen while maintaining effective circulation.