CPR review

Front

What is the ratio for compressions to breaths in a child or infant?

Back

30 to 2

Front

What does CPR stand for?

Back

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Front

What is an AED?

Back

Machine that detects abnormal heart rhythms and shocks the heart.

Front

When you do Hands-Only CPR, how many chest compressions should you perform each minute?

Back

100 to 120

Front

During cardiac arrest, what happens to a person?

Back

The heart stops beating, the person doesn't respond, and the person isn't breathing normally.

Front

How deep should you push on the chest of a teen or an adult when you do Hands-Only CPR?

Back

At least 2 inches

Front

Once you shout for help, what are the next steps for providing Hands-Only CPR? Options: Send someone to phone 9-1-1 and get an AED (if available), check for breathing, and begin compressions; Begin compressions, check for breathing, and phone 9-1-1 and get AED (if available); Send someone to phone 9-1-1 and get an AED (if available), begin compressions, and check for breathing; Check for breathing, begin compressions, and phone 9-1-1 and get an AED (if available).

Back

Send someone to phone 9-1-1 and get an AED (if available), check for breathing, and begin compressions.

Front

What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws?

Back

To help protect people who voluntarily give care without accepting anything in return.

Front

You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check her for responsiveness, but she does not respond and she is not breathing. What should you do next?

Back

Have someone else call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number and get an AED and a first aid kit while you begin CPR.

Front

You should continue CPR until:

Back

The person shows an obvious sign of life, another trained responder or EMS personnel take over, or you are too exhausted to continue.