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Health CPR

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Alice is in a restaurant. She notices a young man falling off his chair onto the floor. He is unconscious. When Alice gets to him, he starts having convulsions. What should Alice do?
Loosen tight clothing and remove large objects from the area surrounding him so he won't hurt himself.
You ask a victim who has pain in their chest if you could help them, and they reply "No". A couple minutes later, they pass out. You:
Can give first aid, since they are now unconscious.
You are working as a lifeguard at a country club, during your lunch break, you notice an elderly man passing out in the parking lot. You should:
Provide any first aid procedure necessary.
What is the difference of compression & breath ratios, between an adult and infant CPR?
No difference, they are the same.
You are summoned to a store parking lot where a man has collapsed. The victim appears to be unconscious. After determining that the scene is safe, what should you do next?
Check the victim for consciousness.
You respond to an emergency and find four victims. Which victim should you care for first?

The victim #1 who is bleeding lightly from his thigh
The victim #2 who is complaining of abdominal cramps
The victim #3 who has a burn on his forearm
The victim # 4 who is unconscious
The victim # 4 who is unconscious.
Signs of respiratory distress include:
Wheezing, gurgling or high-pitched noises.
You come upon a scene where someone seems to be hurt. Why should you survey the scene before approaching the victim?
To determine if the scene is safe
Chest compression's for an adult victim should be performed at a rate of:
About 100-120 compression's per minute.
While dining at a local restaurant, an adult patron suddenly clutches his throat with both hands. You ask him if he is choking and he frantically nods yes. You tell him you are a trained rescuer and ask him if you can help. After obtaining consent and sending someone to summon advanced medical personnel, what should you do?
Give back blows, then stand behind the victim and give abdominal thrusts.
Which of the following steps would not control bleeding?
Keep the body part below the level of the heart.
When would I use an AED?
The victim is at cardiac arrest.
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