CPR AED First Aid

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

• Call—Check—Secure

• Care—Call—Check

• Check—Call—Care

• Check—Care—Defibrillate

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

• Unusual appearances or behaviors

• Unusual noises

• Unusual odors

• All of the above

What is the cycle of chest compressions and breaths in CPR for adults, children and infants?

• 15 chest compressions to 1 breath

• 15 chest compressions to 3 breaths

• 30 chest compressions to 1 breath

• 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths

When you give care to an adult or child who is responsive and choking, where should you position your fist to give abdominal thrusts?

• In the center of the breastbone

• In the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel

• On the rib cage

• Between the shoulder blades

When giving CPR to a person who is in cardiac arrest due to suspected drowning, it is important to give 2 initial breaths before starting the CPR cycle. True or False?

• True

• False

When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible. True or False?

• True

• False

Once you have turned on the AED, you should do which of the following?

• Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.

• Check the person for movement and breathing.

• Give abdominal thrusts.

• Give chest compressions.

A child burned their hand in the lunchroom. You should do which of the following?

• Cool the burn under clean, cool running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes

• Wrap the burn tightly with a gauze dressing and apply a sling and binder

• Apply antibiotic ointment to the burn and offer the child some water to drink

• Cool the burn with ice for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes

Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true?

• A person experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and may go into shock.

• Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction.

• The effects of anaphylaxis can be slowed or stopped by administering epinephrine.

• All of the above

Where should you place a tourniquet on a limb of someone who is experiencing life-threatening bleeding?

• Directly on the wound

• 5 inches above the wound; on a joint

• 1 inch below the wound; not on a joint

• 2 to 3 inches above the wound; not on a joint