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Occurs when heart muscle tissues dies because its blood supply is severely reduced or stopped

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Heart Attack

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At the same time you check for responsiveness, you should look at the victim to see whether he or she

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Is breathing

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If alone with an unresponsive child or infant, the rescuer should:

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Provide care for 2 minutes, and then call 911

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When performing CPR, give chest compressions at the rate of

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At least 100 compressions per minute

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When performing chest compressions on the following victim, the sternum should be depressed to what depth

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Adult & Child 2 inches Infant 1 1/2

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The ratio for compressions to breaths when performing adult CPR is

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30 compressions to 2 breaths

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Which method should be used to open the airway for an unresponsive victim

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Head tilt- Chin Lift

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When giving rescue breaths to an adult, each breath should last approximately how long

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1 second

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To perform chest compressions on a child

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Use one or two hands

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What is the proper sequence for CPR

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CAB (Compression Airway B

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When giving compressions to an infant, use

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Two fingers

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The signs of a severe airway obstruction may include

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Difficulty Breathing Weak and ineffective cough inability to speak or breath

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How many back blows and chest thrust should be given to a responsive chocking infant

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5 each

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How many abdominal thrusts should be given to a responsive chocking victim

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As many as are needed to remove obstruction or until the victim becomes unresponsive

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The most common cause of airway obstruction in an unresponsive victim is

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The tongue

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A child's age ranges from

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1 year to puberty

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When giving abdominal thrusts to a chocking victim, where should you position your hands

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in the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel

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A victim's chance of survival dramatically improves through

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Early CPR Early Defibrillation

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Defibrillation is most effective if used

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Within the first few minutes following cardiac arrest

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During Ventricular fibrillation, the heart

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Quivers and cannot pump blood

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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Is the initial care for cardiac arrest until a defibrillator is available

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How many adhesive pads are placed on the victim's chest

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2

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Before using an AED

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Give CPR until the AED is ready to use Position it next to the victim Turn on the AED

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Begin__ immediately after the shock and follow the prompts of the AED

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CPR

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AEDs can be used on

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Adults Children Infants

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Which of the following statements about AEDs is true?

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Remove patches containing medication

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AED supplies should include

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A razor Hand towel Breathing device and exam gloves

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Shock occurs when body parts do not receive adequate

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Oxygenated Blood

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Without oxygen, the brain will start to be damaged irreparably in __ minutes

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4 to 6

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The Perfusion Triangle

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Heart, Blood Vessels, Blood

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Septic shock develops in some victims with

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Bacterial Infection

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Anaphylactic Shock

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Is a massive allergic reaction

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Sensitive persons may experience anaphylaxis from exposure to

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Medication Food Insect stings

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Which of the following signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis

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Swelling of the face, tongue, and lips Bluish Lips (Cyanosis) Sneezing, Coughing, Wheezing

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Why are the legs NOT elevated more than 12 inches when treating for shock

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It would affect the victims breathing

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When treating a shock victim, the first aider should place blankets and/or

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Under ; Over the victim

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First aid for anaphylactic shock includes which of the following

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Emergency transport to a medical facility Transporting the victim in a half sitting position Determining if the victim has an emergency epinephrine kit

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Why is neither food nor drink give to a shock victim

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It could cause nausea and vomitting

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Rapid blood loss of __ quarts or more in an adult can lead to shock and death

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1

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The term __ refers to a large amount of bleeding in a short time

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Hemorrhage

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In ___ bleeding, blood spurts up to several feet from the wound

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Arterial

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Blood from __ flows steadily or gushes

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Veins

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In a healthy adult, initial clot function normally takes about __ minutes

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10

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If a dressing becomes blood soaked, what should be done

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Apply another dressing on top of the old one

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What is the most effective method for controlling most types of bleeding

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Direct pressure over the wound

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__ occurs when the skin is not broken and blood is not visible

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Internal bleeding

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Which of the following is a sign of internal bleeding

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Bruises of the skin Fractured ribs or bruises on the chest Vomiting or coughing up blood

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To treat bruises, the first aider should

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Apply an ice pack over the injury for 20 minutes

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The ___ is the largest artery in the human body

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Aorta

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Abrasion

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Wound where the top layer of the skin is removed, with little to no blood loss

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Laceration

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Wound where the skin is cut with jagged, irregular edges

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Incision

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Wound is smooth edged

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Punctures

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Wound is usually deep and narrow, with a high risk of infection

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Avulsion

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Wound usually involves ears, fingers, and hand, and results in tearing of a flap of skin

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Amputation

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Wound involves the cutting or tearing off of a body part

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For a shallow wound, wash inside it with

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Soap and Water

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How should animal bites, dirty wounds, and puncture wound be cleaned

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They should be cleaned only by medical personnel

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Which statement is true concerning dressings for open wounds

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if the dressing becomes stuck to the wound, leave it on as long as the wound is healing If the dressing becomes stuck to the wound and it must be removed, soak it in warm water first A wet dressing may promote infection

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Which first aid supply is applied over a wound to control bleeding and prevent contamination

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Dressing

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A ___ holds the dressing in place

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Bandage

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What are the signs and symptoms of an infected wound

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Throbbing Pain Pus Discharge Fever

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Tetanus is caused by

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A toxin produced by bacterium

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A victim with a dirty wound who has not had a tetanus booster for more than ___ years should receive a booster

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5

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Tetanus shots must be given within __ hours of the injury to be effective

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72

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Guillotine

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Amputation is a clean cut complete detachment

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Crushing

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Amputation occurs when an extremity seperates by being crushed or mashed off

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Degloving

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Amputation occurs when the skin is peeled off

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Repeated rubbing of a small area of skin will produce

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Blister

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Care for impaled objects may include which of the following actions

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Expose the area Stabilizing the object with bulky dressing

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A __ wound happens when a blunt object strikes the body

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Closed

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Sutures should be made by a physician within ___ hours of the injury

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6 to 8

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Which of the following wounds do not usually require stitches

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The skin's cut edges tend to fall together The cut is less than 1 inch long and not deep

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If alone with an unresponsive child or infant, the rescuer should:

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Provide care for 2 minutes, and then call 911

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If alone with an unresponsive child or infant, the rescuer should:

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Provide care for 2 minutes, and then call 911

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For effective chest compressions during CPR, the rescuer should:

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Push hard and Push Fast

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