And First Aid Flashcards
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Where should you place your hands for adult chest compressions?
Answer: On the center of the chest, lower half of the sternum
Hands go on the center of the chest, over the lower half of the breastbone.
What does 'allowing full chest recoil' mean during CPR?
Answer: Letting the chest return fully between compressions
Full recoil lets the heart refill with blood between compressions.
What is the first step in treating someone in shock?
Answer: Lay them down and elevate the legs
Lying down with legs elevated improves blood flow to vital organs.
How do you help a choking infant under one year old?
Answer: 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
Infants get alternating back blows and chest thrusts, not abdominal thrusts.
What is the proper way to give rescue breaths to an adult?
Answer: Tilt the head back, lift the chin, and give breaths until the chest rises
Open the airway with head-tilt chin-lift and give breaths just until the chest rises.
What should you do for a deep bleeding wound?
Answer: Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth
Direct pressure is the primary method to control most external bleeding.
When should you stop performing CPR?
Answer: When trained help takes over or the person recovers
Continue CPR until EMS takes over, an AED is ready, or the person shows signs of life.