First Aid & Emergency Medical Response Flashcards
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When performing CPR on an adult, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio?
Answer: 30:2
The American Heart Association recommends a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR to maintain adequate circulation.
What does AED stand for in emergency medical response?
Answer: Automated External Defibrillator
AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator, a portable device that delivers an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm.
When treating a victim with severe uncontrolled bleeding, what is the first priority action?
Answer: Apply direct pressure to the wound
Applying direct pressure to the wound is the first and most effective step in controlling severe bleeding before other interventions.
What is the universal sign that a conscious victim is choking?
Answer: Clutching the throat with both hands
Clutching the throat with both hands is the universal choking sign, indicating the victim cannot breathe or speak.
Under what circumstances should an officer stop performing CPR in the field?
Answer: When EMS arrives and takes over, or a physician declares death
CPR should be continued until EMS personnel take over, a physician declares death, or the officer is physically unable to continue.
What does the acronym RICE stand for in first aid treatment for sprains and strains?
Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation — the standard first aid protocol for musculoskeletal injuries like sprains.
How deep should chest compressions be when performing CPR on an adult victim?
Answer: 2 to 2.4 inches
The AHA recommends compressing the adult chest at least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches to effectively circulate blood.