American Red Cross CPR Test- Questions and Answers (Graded A) Barriers to act - ANSWER--Fear of doing something wrong
-Being unsure of the person's condition
-Assuming someone else will take action
-Fear of disease
-Not knowing their illness
-Fear of being sued
You must continue giving care until: - ANSWER-You are too exhausted, victim wakes up and asks you to stop, scene becomes unsafe, someone with higher training takes over
What is the very first thing you do before you give care - ANSWER-Check that the scene is safe
3 C's - ANSWER-Check, call, care
When do you call 911? - ANSWER-No heartbeat, no breathing, significant blood loss, fire, stroke
When would you call before giving care? - ANSWER-If the situation is a cardiac
emergency
When would you give care first? - ANSWER-If the situation is a respiratory emergency
Abandonment - ANSWER-Ending the care of an injured or ill person without obtaining that person's consent or without ensuring that someone with equal or greater training will continue care
How do you prevent disease transmission? - ANSWER-Wear proper personal protective equipment (gloves, gown, mask, etc)
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in one person CPR? - ANSWER-
30:2
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in two person CPR on ADULTS? - ANSWER-30:2
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