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CPR and AED Usage Flashcards

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  1. A victim is found face-down and unresponsive. What should you do before starting CPR?

    Answer: Roll the victim onto their back as a unit before beginning CPR

    CPR requires the victim to be on their back on a firm, flat surface; roll the victim as a unit to minimize spinal movement.

  2. You are performing CPR when the victim begins breathing normally and responds to you. What should you do?

    Answer: Place the victim in the recovery position and monitor until EMS arrives

    Once the victim regains normal breathing and responsiveness, place them in the recovery position (on their side) and monitor them until EMS arrives.

  3. Which heart rhythm does an AED shock treat?

    Answer: Ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT)

    AEDs are designed to shock shockable rhythms — ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia — which can be converted to a normal rhythm.

  4. During CPR, a second trained rescuer arrives. How should two-rescuer adult CPR be modified?

    Answer: Switch to 30:2 with one rescuer on compressions and one on airway

    Two-rescuer adult CPR maintains the 30:2 ratio, with one dedicated to compressions and one managing the airway, switching roles every 2 minutes.

  5. A victim has a nitroglycerin patch on their chest. What should you do before applying AED pads?

    Answer: Remove the patch and wipe the skin before placing the AED pad

    Medication patches should be removed and the area wiped clean before placing AED pads to prevent burns and ensure proper pad adhesion.

  6. How often should rescuers switch roles during CPR to minimize fatigue?

    Answer: Every 2 minutes (approximately 5 CPR cycles)

    Rescuers should switch roles every 2 minutes (about 5 cycles of 30:2) because compression quality degrades rapidly with fatigue.

  7. When should you NOT use an AED on a victim?

    Answer: When the victim is lying in standing water

    Do not use an AED if the victim is lying in water; move them to a dry area first to prevent the shock from traveling through the water to bystanders.