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First Aid and CPR Flashcards

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  1. What should a rescuer do if they are unable or unwilling to give rescue breaths during CPR?

    Answer: Perform hands-only (compression-only) CPR

    Hands-only CPR (continuous chest compressions without rescue breaths) is effective and recommended when a rescuer cannot or will not give breaths.

  2. A victim has a suspected spinal injury. How should you open the airway?

    Answer: Jaw thrust maneuver without head movement

    The jaw thrust maneuver opens the airway while minimizing spinal movement, making it the preferred method when spinal injury is suspected.

  3. What is the minimum number of AED pads needed, and where are they placed on an adult?

    Answer: Two pads — one on the upper right chest and one on the lower left side

    Two AED pads are placed in specific positions to deliver an electrical shock across the heart — one below the right collarbone and one below the left armpit.

  4. A child begins seizing. After the seizure ends, what is the most important first aid action?

    Answer: Place the child in the recovery position and monitor breathing

    After a seizure, placing the child on their side in the recovery position protects the airway and allows monitoring until full recovery.

  5. What is the correct treatment for a minor (superficial) burn?

    Answer: Cool the burn with cool (not ice cold) running water for 10–20 minutes

    Cool running water reduces heat in the tissue, relieves pain, and limits damage; ice, butter, or oil should never be applied to burns.

  6. When applying a tourniquet for severe limb bleeding, where should it be placed?

    Answer: 2–3 inches above the wound, between the wound and the heart

    A tourniquet must be placed 2–3 inches above the wound toward the heart (proximal) to cut off blood flow to the injury site.

  7. Which symptom is most characteristic of heat stroke, as opposed to heat exhaustion?

    Answer: Hot, red, dry or minimally moist skin with altered mental status

    Heat stroke is distinguished by hot, flushed skin and confusion or loss of consciousness, indicating the body's cooling system has failed — it is a life-threatening emergency.