Emergency Procedures

What is the depth of compressions for adults?

• 1 in.

• 1.5 in.

• 2 in.

• 2-3 in.

What is a sign of giving effective breaths?

• the chest rises

• air comes out of nose

• no physical change

• their face gets red

What is the first step in CPR?

• check for signs of life

• check the scene

• start compressions

• call 911

When do you perform CPR?

• when the person is unresponsive

• when the person is asleep

• when the person is talking

• when the person is coughing

When checking for scene safety, who is the #1 person you are trying to protect?

• Yourself

• The patient

• Anyone else near by

• The first responders

The song that is used to keep the compression rate at the correct speed is ___?

• Stayin' Alive/Another one bites the Dust

• Like a surgeon

• Haven't got a Prayer

• Please Come Back to Me

• none of these

How long do you continue CPR?

• Until you need to use the potty

• Until first responders arrive or victim wakes up

• Never quit. You can always save someone's life.

• Until you decide it's a lost cause to continue

Which of the following could cause shock?

• A person who witnessed the accident

• A wound that is bleeding heavily

• A person who caused the accident

• All of the above

• none of the above

A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first?

• a. Have the person chew one regular-strength aspirin tablet or two low-dose aspirin tablets.
• b. Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
• c. Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing.
• d. Begin CPR.

Always scan for breathing and movement for no more than ____________.

• 5 to 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 25 seconds