First Aid CPR and AED Procedures 5

Question 1

You witness a person collapse in a crowded mall. What is the FIRST step after confirming the scene is safe?

Accepted Answer

Tap shoulders and shout to check responsiveness

Answer

After ensuring scene safety, check responsiveness by tapping the victim's shoulders and shouting.

Question 2

What is 'agonal breathing' and how should it affect your CPR decision?

Accepted Answer

Gasping or infrequent breaths — treat as no breathing and start CPR

Answer

Agonal breathing is gasping or irregular breaths after cardiac arrest; it is not normal breathing, so CPR should be started immediately.

Question 3

For two-rescuer infant CPR, which compression technique is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Two-thumb encircling technique

Answer

With two rescuers, the two-thumb encircling technique provides better compression depth and consistency for infants.

Question 4

A victim in cardiac arrest has a hairy chest. How should you handle this before applying AED pads?

Accepted Answer

Shave the chest area quickly using a razor from the AED kit if available

Answer

Excessive chest hair can prevent pad adhesion and reduce shock effectiveness; shave the area if a razor is included in the AED kit.

Question 5

After successful resuscitation, a victim begins breathing normally. What position should they be placed in?

Accepted Answer

Recovery position (on their side)

Answer

Place the victim in the recovery position (lateral recumbent) to keep the airway open and prevent aspiration if vomiting occurs.

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