First Aid & CPR Flashcards
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What is the correct rate of chest compressions during CPR?
Answer: 100–120 per minute
AHA guidelines recommend a compression rate of 100–120 per minute to adequately perfuse vital organs.
What position should you place an unconscious, breathing victim who has no spinal injury?
Answer: Recovery position (lateral recumbent)
The recovery position keeps the airway open and allows fluids to drain, preventing aspiration in an unconscious breathing victim.
For an infant choking victim, which technique is used?
Answer: 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
For infants, the AHA recommends alternating 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts — abdominal thrusts are not used on infants.
What should you do FIRST when you arrive at the scene of an emergency?
Answer: Ensure the scene is safe
Scene safety must be confirmed before approaching any victim to avoid creating additional casualties.
What does RICE stand for in first aid for sprains?
Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first aid protocol for sprains and soft-tissue injuries.
At what blood sugar level is a diabetic patient considered hypoglycemic?
Answer: Below 70 mg/dL
Hypoglycemia is defined as blood glucose below 70 mg/dL and requires immediate administration of fast-acting sugar.