Emergency care

When giving first aid, you should

• know your own limits

• move the person

• give the person fluids

• keep the person cool

The signs of sudden cardiac arrest are

• restlessness, rapid breathing and a weak pulse

• confusion, hemiplegia and slurred speech

• no response, no normal breathing and no pulse

• dizziness, pale skin and rapid breathing

In adult CPR, the chest is compressed

• 1 1/2 inches with the index and middle fingers

• 2 inches with the heel of the hand

• at least 2 inches with two hands

• at least 1 inch with 2 hands

When checking for breathing

• use the head tilt-chin lift method to open the ariway

• look for no breathing or gasping

• look, listen and feel for air moving in and out of the lungs

• take 10 to 15 seconds to listen for brathing

Which pulse is used during adult CPR?

• the carotid pulse

• the apical pulse

• the brachial pulse

• the femoral pulse

Which compression rate is used for adult CPR?

• at least 150 compressions per minute

• at least 100 compressions per minute

• at least 30 compressions per minute

• at least 15 compressions per minute

When doing adult CPR

• give 2 breaths after every 15 compressions

• give 2 breaths after every 30 compressions

• give 1 breath after every 5 compressions

• give 2 breaths when you are tires from giving compressions

Two rescuers are giving adult CPR. When should the AED be used?

• when you have a chance

• after 2 minutes of CPR

• as soon as the AED arrives

• when the EMS staff arrives

A person is hemorrhaging from the left forearm. your first action is to

• lower the arm

• apply pressure to the brachial artery

• tape a dressing in place

• apply direct pressure to the wound

A person is about to faint. What should you do?

• have the person sit or lie down

• take the person outside for fresh air

• have the person stand very still

• raise the head if the person is lying down