Healthy Living: CPR and AED Flashcard

Front

What are the three 'Cs' of CPR?

Back

Check, Call, Care

Front

What should you do first when checking a victim?

Back

Check the scene

Front

What are some common factors that keep people from responding to an emergency medical situation?

Back

Panic or fear of doing something wrong, Unsure of victim's condition & what to do, Fear of catching disease.

Front

What is the correct hand placement for adult/child CPR? Options: Upper half of the sternum, Middle of the sternum, Left side of the chest, Right side of the chest

Back

Middle of the sternum

Front

How many cycles of CPR should be performed in two minutes?

Back

Five cycles

Front

When should you stop performing CPR?

Back

When you notice obvious signs of life, when an AED is ready to use, or when another rescuer or EMT personnel take over.

Front

AED stands for...

Back

Automated External Defibrillator

Front

CPR means .....

Back

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Front

The three "C"s for a medical emergency are....

Back

Check, Call and Care

Front

Every minute that CPR and defibrillation are delayed decreases the patient's chance of survival by:

Back

10%