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First Aid and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

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  1. An adult patient suddenly clutches their throat and cannot speak, cough, or breathe. What is the FIRST action?

    Answer: Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

    A conscious adult with complete airway obstruction requires immediate abdominal thrusts to expel the object.

  2. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer adult CPR?

    Answer: 30:2

    Single-rescuer adult CPR uses 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

  3. At what depth should chest compressions be delivered on an average adult?

    Answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm)

    Effective adult compressions should be at least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches deep.

  4. A patient has a deep laceration with bright red blood spurting from the wound. This indicates bleeding from which vessel type?

    Answer: Arterial

    Bright red, spurting blood is characteristic of arterial bleeding.

  5. What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

    Answer: 100 to 120 per minute

    Compressions should be delivered at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.

  6. A medical assistant suspects a patient is having a stroke. Which acronym helps quickly identify warning signs?

    Answer: FAST

    FAST stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.

  7. When using an automated external defibrillator (AED), what must everyone do before pressing the shock button?

    Answer: Stand clear and not touch the patient

    All rescuers must clear and avoid touching the patient before a shock is delivered to prevent injury.