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CPR and AED Usage Flashcards

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  1. An infant (under 1 year old) is in cardiac arrest. Which compression technique is recommended for a single rescuer?

    Answer: Two-finger compression on the center of the chest just below the nipple line

    For a single rescuer performing infant CPR, the two-finger technique (index and middle finger) is used on the center of the chest just below the nipple line.

  2. What compression depth is recommended for infant CPR?

    Answer: About 1.5 inches (4 cm)

    Infant chest compressions should be about 1.5 inches (4 cm) deep, roughly one-third the depth of the infant's chest.

  3. You witness a child (8 years old) suddenly collapse at a playground. What is the correct sequence of actions?

    Answer: Call 911, begin CPR, use AED as soon as available

    For a witnessed collapse, call 911 (or send someone to call), begin CPR immediately, and use an AED as soon as it becomes available.

  4. A victim has excessive chest hair that may prevent AED pads from adhering properly. What is the best action?

    Answer: Quickly shave the area with a razor included in the AED kit before applying pads

    Most AED kits include a razor; quickly shave the area to ensure proper pad-to-skin contact, which is essential for an effective shock.

  5. What is 'agonal breathing' and how should a rescuer respond to it?

    Answer: It is gasping or irregular breathing that signals cardiac arrest — begin CPR immediately

    Agonal breathing is gasping, noisy, or irregular breathing commonly seen in cardiac arrest victims; it is not effective breathing and CPR should begin immediately.

  6. After 911 is called, the dispatcher offers to guide you through CPR. What should you do?

    Answer: Follow the dispatcher's instructions — they are trained to guide bystanders through CPR

    911 dispatchers are trained to provide real-time CPR instructions; following their guidance can improve outcomes, especially for untrained bystanders.

  7. A victim has a 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) order. A bystander produces the document. What should a lay rescuer do?

    Answer: Stop or withhold CPR and await EMS who will verify and honor the DNR

    If a valid DNR document is presented, lay rescuers should withhold or stop CPR; EMS personnel are trained to verify and follow valid advance directives.