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Emergency Flashcards

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  1. A person collapses and is unresponsive. What is the FIRST action you should take?

    Answer: Check for responsiveness by tapping shoulders and shouting

    Always check for responsiveness first by tapping the person's shoulders and shouting before starting CPR or calling for help.

  2. During CPR on an adult, how deep should chest compressions be?

    Answer: At least 2 inches

    Adult chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep to be effective.

  3. What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR?

    Answer: 30:2

    For single-rescuer adult CPR, the ratio is 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths.

  4. A victim is found in cardiac arrest. An AED arrives. What should you do FIRST with the AED?

    Answer: Turn on the AED and follow its voice prompts

    Turn on the AED first and follow its step-by-step voice or visual prompts.

  5. When using an AED, you should stand clear and ensure no one touches the patient when:

    Answer: Analyzing the heart rhythm and delivering a shock

    Everyone must stand clear when the AED is analyzing rhythm and especially before delivering a shock to avoid injury.

  6. A person has a severe allergic reaction with throat swelling and difficulty breathing. Which action is the priority?

    Answer: Administer epinephrine (EpiPen) and call 911

    Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis; administer it immediately and call 911.

  7. What is the recovery position used for?

    Answer: To keep an unconscious breathing person's airway open and clear

    The recovery position keeps an unconscious but breathing person on their side to prevent airway obstruction from vomit or fluids.