CPR Study Guide
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 CPR ratio for an adult? | 30 compressions for every 2 breaths |
| CPR ratio for a child? | 30 compressions for every 2 breaths |
| CPR ratio for an infant? | 30 compressions for every 2 breathss |
| CPR ratio for 2 or more adults? | 30 compressions for every 2 breaths (same as for one) |
| CPR ratio for 2 or more children? | 15 compressions for every 2 breaths (half of what you'd use for just one) |
| CPR ratio for 2 or more infants? | 15 compressions for every 2 breaths (half of what you'd use for just one) |
| Number of cycles of CPR for one adult? | 4 cycles or until 2 minutes |
| Number of cycles of CPR for one child? | 8 cycles or until 2 minutes |
| Number of cycles of CPR for one infant? | 8 cycles or until 2 minutes |
| How deep do you press on an adult's chest during CPR? | 1.5 to 2 inches |
| How deep do you press on a child's chest during CPR? | 1 to 1.5 inches |
| How deep do you press on an infant's chest during CPR? | 0.5 to 1 inches |
| No pulse + no breathing = ? | CPR |
| CPR | No pulse + no breathing |
| No pulse + ? = CPR | No breathing |
| ? + No breathing = CPR | No pulse |
| Pulse + ? = rescue breathing | No breathing |
| ? + No breathing = rescue breathing | Pulse |
| Rescue breathing = | No breathing but has a pulse |
| No pulse but breathing | SIKE! Not possible. |
| Ratio for Adult rescue breathing? | 1 breath for every 5 seconds |
| Ratio for Child rescue breathing? | 1 breath for every 3 seconds |
| Ratio for Infant rescue breathing? | 1 breath for every 3 seconds |
| How many rescue breathing cycles for an adult? | 24, or until 2 minutes |
| How many rescue breathing cycles for a child? | 40 cycles, or until 2 minutes |
| How many rescue breathing cycles for an infant? | 40 cycles, or until 2 minutes |
| What is the hand placement on an adult for CPR? | 2 hands on center of chest with elbows and arms locked |
| What is the hand placement on a child for CPR? | 1 hand on center of chest and one on the forehead with elbows and arms locked |
| What is the hand placement on an infant for CPR? | 2 or 3 fingers in the center of the chest just below the nipple line and one hand on the forehead |
| What is the placement for conscious choking on an Adult? | Stand or kneel behind the victim and give 5 back blows. Place hands in the middle of the abdominal just above the navel and give 5 abdominal thrusts. |
| What is the placement for conscious choking on a child? | Adjust your height to theirs. Stand or kneel behind the victim and give 5 back blows. Place hands in the middle of the abdominal just above the navel and give 5 abdominal thrusts. |
| What is the placement for conscious choking on an infant? | Pick infant up by cupping a C below their mouth and turning them over on your arm. Give 5 back blows. Then turning them over and give 5 chest thrusts in the center of the chest just below the nipple line using 2 or 3 fingers. |
| Chest thrusts for an unconscious person? | 1. Turn the head to the side. 2. Give 5 chest compressions. 3. Open the mouth and look for foreign objects. 4. Give 2 more breaths. 5. If the breaths don't go in, give 5 more chest thrusts. |
| How far must you ALWAYS take the victim from the water? | 6 feet away |
| Start CPR as quickly as possible because ? | CPR helps circulate blood to the vital organs until EMS arrive. |
| What sort of personal protective equipment should be used when providing care? | Gloves and seal-easy |
| What should you do always before entering a scene? | Size it up and decide whether it is safe. |
| What are the signs of choking? | Flushed, pale, ashen, or bluish skin. |
| How many compressions per minute on an adult? | 100 |
| ALWAYS continue care until | EMS arrive and take over. |
| What do you check for during initial assessment? | Bleeding, breathing, and consciousness. |
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