Chapter 2

Front

What happens during cardiac arrest?

Back

The heart stops beating effectively.

Front

What are signs/symptoms of cardiac arrest?

Back

Unresponsiveness, no normal pulse or breathing

Front

What are agonal breaths? When might a person experience them?

Back

Slow, gasping breaths that can occur during cardiac arrest.

Front

Every minute counts in cardiac arrest. Without oxygen, how long does it take for brain damage to occur? How long until the brain damage can become irreversible? Options: 5-8 minutes for brain damage, 10-12 minutes for irreversible damage; 2-3 minutes for brain damage, 5-7 minutes for irreversible damage; 4-6 minutes for brain damage, 7-10 minutes for irreversible damage; 3-5 minutes for brain damage, 5-6 minutes for irreversible damage.

Back

4-6 minutes for brain damage, 7-10 minutes for irreversible damage

Front

What is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

Back

A heart attack is a blockage in a blood vessel, and cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating.

Front

What is the cardiac chain of survival?

Back

A sequence of actions that improve the chances of survival from cardiac arrest.

Front

What is the Cardiac Chain of Survival for adults? Which parts are YOU responsible for as the lay responder?

Back

Early recognition and calling 9-1-1, early CPR, Using an AED

Front

For each minute CPR and use of AED are delayed, the person's chance for survival is reduced by how much?

Back

7-10%.

Front

If you think a person is in cardiac arrest, what are the 3 things that need to be done immediately?

Back

Call 9-1-1, provide CPR, and give rescue breaths.

Front

What is the purpose of CPR?

Back

To maintain blood circulation and oxygenation to vital organs