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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 24mins
How many gallons of blood does the heart pump around the body each day?
1000
2000
3000
4000
How many pounds heavier is a man's heart compared to a woman's heart?
1lbs
1.5lbs
2lbs
2.5lbs
The heart is made up of specialised "..."?
(a)
Humans have a single circulatory system.
True
False
Blood is blue until it hits air, then it turns red.
True
False
A defibrillator requires a "..." rhythm to work.
(a)
Which of these are shockable rhythms? (Choose two)
Ventricular Fibrillation
Asystole
Ventricular Tachycardia
Pulseless Electrical Activity
What are the three main types of defibrillator? (Choose three)
AED's
ICD's
CDC's
ERS's
WCD's
What does AED stand for?
(a)
What is the common name for an ICD?
(a)
If someone is having a heart attack, you should still use a defibrillator even if they're breathing and responsive.
True
False
What's the first thing you should do in the event of a cardiac arrest?
(a)
How many chest compressions should you do if you're on your own?
10
15
20
30
Which of these options should you never do? (Choose two)
Use adult defibrillator pads on a child over 8 years old.
Leave the casualty to get a defibrillator.
Give the casualty aspirin.
Remove some of their clothes.
Where should defibrillator pads be placed on a child over 8 years old using adult sized pads? (Choose two)
On the sternum
In the centre of the chest
On the apex
On their back between the shoulder blades
Where should defibrillator pads be placed on an adult? (Choose two)
To the right of the sternum.
On the apex.
On the back, between the shoulder blades.
In the middle of the chest.
You're walking with a friend in the park when suddenly, an older man collapses. You do your primary checks and discover that he isn't breathing. You tell your friend to go and get the defibrillator located at the edge of the park however, as she leaves, she trips and falls. She is unable to move her leg and she claims that "it's broken!" Which of these is the most appropriate response?
Leave the older man to get the defibrillator. You're friend is keeping an eye on him.
Continue with CPR and try and get the attention of someone nearby.
Stop doing CPR to see to your friend. She's making more noise than the older man so she must be in more trouble.
None of the above.
You're walking with a friend in the park when suddenly, an older man collapses. You do your primary checks and discover that he isn't breathing. You tell your friend to go and get the defibrillator located at the edge of the park however, as she leaves, she trips and falls. She is unable to move her leg and she claims that "it's broken!" What's the first thing you would do in this situation?
When shopping at the local supermarket, you see a mother with a young child who looks about 8 years old. As you turn to move to the next aisle, the child collapses. An ambulance is called and people begin to rush around the mother and the child in an attempt to help. A large crowd of spectators begins to form. Someone begins CPR and somebody else is sent for a defibrillator. The mother is visibly distressed. What can you do to help in this situation?
It's a nice day and you're in your garden soaking up some sun. You're neighbour, Mr. Ashworth, is next door doing some gardening work of his own. He isn't aware of your presence and he starts to throw his garden waste over the wall into your garden. You confront Mr. Ashworth over the garden wall, telling him that he should dispose of his waste in the correct manner and not throw it in your garden. He becomes agitated and aggressive towards you. This isn't the first time this has happened. Suddenly, he collapses on the floor. Which of these options is the most appropriate response?
Do nothing. This is karma for trashing your garden.
Call an ambulance and keep an eye on him over the garden wall.
Call an ambulance and go over to his house to assess the situation further.
Call an ambulance, go over to his house and put him in the recovery position.
