First Aid & CPR

(FIRST AID) Based on our discussion today regarding first aid and medical emergencies what is the first step that a responder should take when coming upon an accident victim? 

• Apply a tourniquet for bleeding
• Call for help immediately!
• elevate the person's feet
• move them into a comfortable position

(NO BREATHING - CPR) How deep should compressions be when performing CPR on an adult?

• 1/2 to 1 inch
• at least 1 1/2 inches
• at least 2 inches
• at least 3 inches

(BLEEDING) What should you avoid if you find someone bleeding?

• calling 911
• apply pressure
• covering the wound
• applying a tourniquet

(SHOCK) Shock can be caused by which of the following?

• Allergic Reaction
• Heatstroke
• Blood Loss
• All of the above

(SHOCK) What steps are involved in delivering immediate first aid for someone in shock?

• Lay the victim down, check for pulse, begin CPR
• Sit the victim up, take vital signs, and give them aspirin
• Lay the victim down, cover the victim up, and raise their feet.
• Sit the victim up, cover their feet, and raise the roof!!!

(HEART ATTACK) If someone has had what appears to be a heart attack what is the first step you should take as a first responder?

• Check for medication
• Call 911
• Begin CPR
• Check for a pulse

(Choking) What procedure should you perform if someone appears to be choking but is able to speak or cough?

• Heimlich Maneuver
• CPR
• Back slaps
• Nothing.  Allow them time to dislodge the obstruction / clear the airway.

(Choking) What procedure should you perform if someone appears to be choking and is not able to speak or cough?

• Heimlich Maneuver
• CPR
• Back slaps
• Nothing.  Allow them time to dislodge the obstruction / clear the airway.

(Electric Shock)  What are the first steps you should perform as a first responder when someone has been injured from electrical shock after touching a live wire?

• Don't touch the person and turn off power!
• Call 911 immediately!
• Remove the person from the live wire
• None of the above

(CPR)  What is the ratio of compressions to breaths during 1 and 2 person CPR?  What is an acceptable compression rate?

• 15:1 and 80
• 30:2 and 120
• 30:1 and 90
• 15:2 and 100