Section 3 Emergency CPR

What is the first priority in managing an emergency?

• Control of life-threatening bleeding

• Management of choking

• Airway management

• Treatment for shock

What is the second stage in the chain of survival sequence called?

• Early recognition

• Early CPR

• Early defibrillation

• Post-resuscitation care

What is the term used when the heart has stopped pumping blood around the body?

• Asphyxia

• Cardiac arrest

• Hypothermia

• Hyperventilation

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:1

• 10:1

What should be done if the initial rescue breath does not make the casualty's chest rise?

• Check the casualty's mouth and remove any visible obstruction

• Recheck the head tilt and chin lift

• Do not attempt more than 2 breaths each time before returning to chest compressions

• All of the above

What is the recommended depth of chest compression for an infant?

• One-third of the chest depth

• Half of the chest depth

• Two-thirds of the chest depth

• Full chest depth

What should be done if a casualty has been submerged under water?

• Call 999/112 for emergency services

• Start with 5 initial rescue breaths

• Remove the casualty from the pool

• None of the above

What should be done if a casualty regurgitates stomach contents during CPR?

• Apply pressure over the stomach to release the air

• Roll the casualty on to their side and allow the stomach contents to leave the mouth

• Stop CPR and wait for the casualty to recover

• None of the above

What is the recommended action if a casualty's chest does not rise during rescue breaths?

• Check the casualty's mouth and remove any visible obstruction

• Recheck the head tilt and chin lift

• Do not attempt more than 2 breaths each time before returning to chest compressions

• All of the above