Flashcard BLS Adult and child CPR

Front

The first thing you should do when you approach the scene is make sure the scene is......

Back

Safe

Front

CPR means .....

Back

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Front

A cycle of CPR is .....
Options: 30 compressions / 2 breaths at 150 compressions per minute, 20 compressions / 3 breaths at 200 compression per minute, 30 compressions / 2 Breaths per minute, 30 compressions / 2 Breaths at 100 -120 compressions per minute

Back

30 compressions / 2 Breaths at 100 -120 compressions per minute

Front

Cardiac arrest and a heart attack are the same thing

Back

False

Front

When checking to see if an adult is responsive or unresponsive you should always tap them on the __________.

Back

Shoulder

Front

A person in cardiac arrest is not responsive, not breathing, and has no heartbeat.

Back

True

Front

What will you have the bystander do after you have checked for responsiveness?

Back

call 9-1-1, get first aid kit and AED

Front

During your initial check, how long should you check for breathing?

Back

5-10 seconds

Front

How many cycles of CPR typically can be completed in 2 minutes?

Back

5 cycles

Front

When placing your hands to start compressions, where are they placed?

Back