Adult CPR/AED

What are the three important steps to follow in any emergency?

• Call—Check—Secure

• Care—Call—Check

• Check—Call—Care

• Check—Care—Defibrillate

In which of the following situations should you call 9-1-1? Select all that apply.

• The person has minor bleeding from their hand.

• The person is not breathing.

• The person is unresponsive.

• The person has life-threatening bleeding.

The first signs of an emergency often include which of the following?

• Unusual appearances or behaviors

• Unusual noises

• Unusual odors

• All of the above

Hand washing and use of PPE can help lower your risk for infection when giving care. True or False?

• True

• False

About how many seconds should you check for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions?

• No more than 5 to 10 seconds

• At least 20 seconds

• No more than 2 to 4 seconds

• At least 15 seconds

You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check her for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions. She is unresponsive and not breathing. What should you do next?

• Call 9-1-1 and get equipment or tell someone to do so.

• Put the woman in the recovery position.

• Give 2 breaths.

• Take the woman to the emergency room.

When conducting an interview using SAM, which of the following questions are part of the SAM approach? Select all that apply.

• Whether the person has any allergies

• What signs and symptoms the person has

• What the person's age is

• Whether the person takes any medication or has any medical conditions

When giving breaths during CPR, about how long should each breath last?

• ½ second

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

What is the cycle of chest compressions and breaths in CPR?

• 15 chest compressions to 1 breath

• 15 chest compressions to 3 breaths

• 30 chest compressions to 1 breath

• 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths

Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to an adult?

• Compress the chest to a depth of at least ½ inch

• Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute

• Compress the chest to a depth of at least 2 inches

• Compress the chest at a rate of 140 to 180 compressions per minute