Cardiac Arrest Flashcard

Front

Which of the following statements about cardiac arrest is true? Cardiac arrest is the same as a heart attack., A person who is in cardiac arrest is not responsive, not breathing and has no heartbeat., Cardiac arrest occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked., Cardiac arrest is always caused by cardiovascular disease.

Back

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

Front

You should continue CPR until:

Back

Another trained responder or EMS personnel take over.

Front

To give chest compressions to an adult, your hands should be placed:

Back

In the middle of the chest along the breastbone.

Front

Effective chest compressions:

Back

Allow the chest to return to its normal position, are delivered fast at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, are smooth, regular, and given straight up and down.

Front

When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible.

Back

True

Front

What should you do before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm?

Back

Ensure that no one, including you, is touching the person.

Front

When preparing an AED for use, what is the first thing you should do?

Back

Turn on the AED.

Front

If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an infant), you should:

Back

Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back.

Front

Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating?

Back

You or someone else could be injured by the shock and you might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly.

Front

If alone, once you have turned on the AED, you should:

Back

Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.