Unit 6 Review Questions

Front

What is the significance of starting CPR immediately after a Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Back

It increases the chances of survival

Front

How quickly does brain damage begin to set in after the heart stops beating effectively?

Back

1-2 minutes

Front

What is the fifth leading cause of accidental death in the United States?

Back

Choking

Front

How many people choke to death each year in the United States?

Back

5,000

Front

What is the universal sign for choking?

Back

Holding the throat

Front

What should you do if someone is coughing or can speak while choking?

Back

Encourage them to keep coughing

Front

What is hypoxia?

Back

Lack of oxygen in the body

Front

What does CPR stand for?

Back

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Front

What is the purpose of CPR?

Back

To help someone breathe, to restart the heart, and to keep blood flowing to the brain.

Front

What does AED stand for?

Back

Automated External Defibrillator