HEALTH FINAL

What is the leading cause of death in adults?

• cancer

• sudden cardiac arrest

• drugs and/or alcohol abuse

CPR stands for:

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

• Cardio Pulse Reset

• Cardio Pulmonary Rescue

What are some signs of cardiac events/sudden death emergencies?

• Heart Attack

• Electrocution

• Drowning

• All of the above

CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival from sudden death.

• true

• false

When you approach the scene, the first thing you do is secure it.

• true

• false

What sequence is correct?

• Locate the nearest phone, provide EMS with correct address, secure the scene, and provide phone number for EMS to contact address

• Secure the scene, locate nearest phone, provide EMS with current address, and provide a phone number for EMS to contact.

• Locate the nearest phone, secure the scene, provide EMS with current address, and provide EMS phone number to contact.

The first thing you check when you approach a victim is to see if they:

• have a pulse

• are breathing

• are conscious

Three pads are used with AED.

• true

• false

How can you tell if a victim is conscious?

• shake and scream at them

• tap and shout at them

• feel the forehead and check their pulse

At what rate should compressions be performed?

• 80 per minute

• 90 per minute

• 100 per minute