And First Aid Flashcards
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What does the acronym AED stand for?
Answer: Automated External Defibrillator
An AED is an Automated External Defibrillator used to restore normal heart rhythm.
What is the correct compression depth for a child during CPR?
Answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm), about one-third chest depth
Child compressions should be about one-third the depth of the chest, roughly 2 inches.
How should you recognize the signs of a heart attack?
Answer: Chest pain, shortness of breath, and arm or jaw discomfort
Common heart attack signs include chest pain, breathlessness, and pain spreading to the arm or jaw.
What is the recovery position used for?
Answer: An unresponsive person who is breathing normally
The recovery position keeps the airway clear for an unresponsive but breathing person.
How do you treat a suspected sprain?
Answer: Use the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
RICE reduces swelling and pain in a sprain during the first 48 hours.
What should you do if a person is having a seizure?
Answer: Clear the area and protect their head
Protect the person from injury and never restrain them or put objects in their mouth.
What is the universal sign of choking?
Answer: Hands clutched to the throat
Clutching the throat with the hands is the universal sign that a person is choking.