CPR Flashcard

Front

What do you do first when someone collapses?

Back

Verify the scene for safety.

Front

How do you check someone's pulse in 15 seconds?

Back

Count the number of beats and multiply by 4.

Front

When checking for a pulse in an adult/child you should use the ______ artery?

Back

Carotid

Front

What song represents the proper rhythm for compressions per minute?

Back

Stayin' Alive

Front

Chest compressions should be completed at a depth of...

Back

2 inches

Front

What is the compression to breath ratio when administering CPR to an adult?

Back

30:2

Front

What are the directions for effective rescue breathing?

Back

Breathe for 1 second and look for the chest to rise

Front

In what position should the victim's head be when administering rescue breathing?

Back

Tilted with the chin up

Front

In 2 person CPR, person 2 should be...

Back

Opening the airways and reminding person 1 of proper compressions

Front

In 2 person CPR, how many cycles of compressions and breaths should be completed before switching positions?

Back

5