First Aid/CPR Review

Signs of a heart attack include (choose all that apply):

• Perspiration

• Shortness of breath

• Alertness

• Anxiety

How do you open a person's airway during CPR?

• Turn the head sideways

• Tilt the head & chin back

• Open their mouth

• Perform a tracheotomy

What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?

• 30 compressions, 5 breaths

• 30 breaths, 2 compressions

• 15 compressions, 2 breaths

• 30 compressions, 2 breaths

What should you do if a person vomits as you are administering CPR?

• Roll them on their side to keep them from choking, then continue CPR

• Give them rescue breaths

• Stop CPR immediately

• Wipe their mouth with your hand

What should the speed of compressions be during CPR?

• 45-60 per minute

• 60-90 per minute

• 100-120 per minute

• less than 30 per minute

What is different about compressions on an infant versus an adult?

• You only use one hand on an infant

• You only use 2 fingers on an infant

• You use your elbow instead of your hand

• There is no difference

T/F? CPR should be started if a person isn't breathing or is breathing abnormally.

• True

• False

How long should you observe a person's breathing before performing CPR?

• 10 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 1 minute

T/F? All burns can be treated with first aid: medical attention isn't necessary.

• True

• False

T/F? If a person has been exposed to poison, it is important to dilute it with water before the body absorbs it.

• True

• False