Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - Health Science Theory 22

You are walking down the canned meat aisle in HEB when an elderly woman collapses in front of you. You are the only other person on the aisle, and the woman is lying motionless on the floor.

What is the first action you should take in this situation?

• Activate the Emergency Response System.

• Start providing rescue breaths.

• Verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim.

• Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions.

The scene is safe, no hazards are present. You tap the woman on the shoulder and ask, "Are you ok?" She does not respond.

What action should you take next?

• Check her pulse.

• Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions.

• Start providing rescue breaths.

• Shout for nearby help.

You've called out for help. What do you do next?

• Check the victim for breathing and a pulse.

• Begin chest compressions on the victim.

• Begin providing rescue breaths to the victim.

• Resume shopping.

A worker and two shoppers arrive in response to your call for help. What do you tell them?

• "You should try this new organic Spam."

• "Call your manager STAT!"

• "Activate the emergency response system and retrieve the AED."

• "Can I still use this expired coupon?"

The victim has no pulse and does not appear to be breathing. The worker has gone to retrieve the AED.

What is the next action you should take?

• Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions.

• Monitor the victim until additional help arrives.

• STart providing rescue breaths.

• Pull out your phone and ask Siri what to do next.

What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult?

• 10:1

• 30:1

• 30:2

• 60:2

What song is playing in your head while you're performing chest compressions on the victim?

What is the appropriate rate for chest compressions when providing CPR to an adult?

• 60-80 compressions per minute

• 80-100 compressions per minute

• 100-120 compressions per minute

• 120-140 compressions per minute

What is the appropriate compression depth when providing CPR to an adult?

• less than one inch

• 1-2 inches

• 2-3 inches

• 3-4 inches

At the end of each compression, always allow the chest to recoil completely.

• True

• False