Steps to Follow in an Emergency Correct Ans - Check-Call-Care
How many seconds should you check for breathing? Correct Ans - 5 to
10 seconds
Consent is not given, but someone has a life-threatening condition, what
should you do? Correct Ans - Do not give care, but call 911
Rescue breaths last how many seconds? Correct Ans - 1 second
SAM means Correct Ans - signs and symptoms
allergies
medical conditions/medications
Cycle of compressions and breathes in CPR Correct Ans - 30 to 2
You can stop CPR along with an AED when: Correct Ans - The person
shows an obvious sign of life, another trained responder or EMS personnel
take over, you are too exhausted to continue, the AED prompts you to analyze
again
First rescue breath doesn't go in, what do you do? Correct Ans - Re-tilt
head and ensure nose and mouth are properly sealed
Effect chest compressions look like/are: Correct Ans - 100 to 120 a
minute, are smooth, regular, allow chest to return to normal position
Where do you give abdominal thrusts for choking care (adult and child)?
Correct Ans - In middle of abdomen, just above navel
If someone is coughing and choking, you should: Correct Ans - Let
them cough
How deep should you compress the chest when giving CPR for a child?
Correct Ans - About 2 inches
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