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an unresponsive adult

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In which situation(s) do you have the consent of a victim to give CPR?

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wear gloves or use other barriers when blood or bodily fluid is present

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To protect yourself against bloodborne pathogens

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listening for breathing sounds

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Checking the victim's ABCs begins with

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when the victim has life threatening injury

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When should you call EMS?

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apply direct pressure on the wound

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To control severe bleeding, first

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covering the wound with a sterile dressing and bandage

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Proper wound care includes

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lies on back with feet raised 8-12 inches

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In the shock position, the victim

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the victim's airway may swell and block breathing

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Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency because

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protecting the burn area with loose dressing

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First aid for a serious burn includes

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20 minutes

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If a victim has a chemical spilled in the eye, how long should you flush the eye in running water?

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nausea, vomiting, severe or persistent headache; problems with vision or speech

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The signs and symptoms of a possible head or brain injury include

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1 week after the injury

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Signs and symptoms of a brain injury may occur as late as

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dress and bandage the wound around the object

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If a victim has a large object impaled in a wound in the chest, you should

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put padding between the splint and skin; immobilize both the elbow and wrist; elevate the arm after splinting

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When splinting a forearm injury, it is important to

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30 minutes then off for at least 30 minutes

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When putting ice on a a sprained ankle, keep the ice on the ankle

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call 911 immediately

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When a victim has persistent chest pressure or pain

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putting a pillow or folded coat under the victim's head

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Help protect a victim having a seizure from being injured by

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give the victim sugar

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If you know the victim is diabetic and is having a diabetic emergency, but you do not show whether it is a problem of high or low blood sugar, you should

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call the poison control center

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The first thing to do for a responsive victim who has swallowed a poisonous substance is to

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clean the wound with soap and water

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If someone is bitten by a dog, the first thing you should do is

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difficulty breathing

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The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to a bee sting may include

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cover the victim with blankets

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An effective way to warm a victim of hypothermia is to

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hot flushed skin

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The signs and symptoms of heatstroke include

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supporting the victim's head and neck if you can safely reach into the vehicle

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If you are the first on the scene of a vehicle crash, you should try to help an unresponsive driver by

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fire or an explosion is likely; poisonous fumes are present; the victim is in the way of another seriously injured victim

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It may be acceptable to move a seriously injured victim if

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early access

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The first step in the cardiac chain of survival is

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choking, drowning, or heat attack

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Basic life support is often needed for victims of

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1 and 8

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For purposes of performing basic life support techniques, a child is defined as someone between the ages of

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is unresponsive and breathing

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The recovery position is used for a victim who

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after the chest compressions of CPR have begun

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Rescue breathing is performed on a victim

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tilt the head back and liftt he chin

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To open an unresponsive victim's airway when a spinal injury is not suspected

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watch the victim's chest rise and fall; listen for the rushing sound of air filling the lungs; blow hard to the point of feeling resistance

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To make sure your air is going into the victim's lungs during rescue breathing

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prevent transmission of infections

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The purpose of using a barrier device during rescue breathing is to

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1 breath every 1 second

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Rescue breathing is given to adults at a rate of

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1 breath every 3 seconds

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Rescue breathing is given to infants and children at a rate of

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encourage continued coughing to expel the object

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If a victim who is choking is coughing, you should

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in the middle of the abdomen just above the navel

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The hand position to give abdominal thrusts to a responsive choking child or adult is

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alternating back blows and chest thrusts

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Choking care for a responsive infant includes

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start CPR

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If the responsive choking adult to whom you are giving abdominal thrusts suddenly becomes unresponsive, what should you do?

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on the lower half of the breastbone midway between nipples

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The correct hand position for chest compressions in CPR for an adult or child is

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one finger-width below an imaginary line between the nipples

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The correct hand position for chest compression in CPR for an infant is

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100 compressions per minute

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Give chest compressions in CPR to an adult at a rate of

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2 to 2 1/2 minutes

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The depth of chest compressions in CPR for an adult is

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30 to 2

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In CPR for an adult, what is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths?

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15 to 1

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In CPR for an infant or child, what is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths?

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the victim shows signs of circulation or breathing; an AED is brought to the scene and is ready to use; EMS personnel arrive and take over

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Once you have begun CPR you should continue until

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shocking the heart to restore a normal rhythm when the heart is filibrating

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An AED works by

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as soon as possible

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An AED should be used on a victim without signs of circulation

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position the victim on their back; keep victim away from water; dry the victim's chest if necessary before applying pads

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To use the AED appropriately

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give a shock; check the victim's circulation and give CPR; wait for the unit to analyze the victim's heart rhythm

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When connected properly to the victim, the AED unit will advise you when to

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always assuming blood and other bodily fluids may be infected

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Following universal precautions mean

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tingling sensations in the hands and feet

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Checking for signs of circulation involves looking for

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a puncture wound that is not bleeding

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You should gently press on wound edges to promote some bleeding with:

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victim's fingers are tingling

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Which of the following is a sign that you may have wrapped a circular bandage to tightly around a victim's arm?

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prevent shock

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An important first aid step for a victim with a large third- degree burn is to

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breathing problems and inability to move body parts

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The signs and symptoms of a possible spinal injury may include

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immobilizing the fracture area

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The first aid for a fracture includes

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an inhaler

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Someone who has asthma may have which medication to use if an asthma attack occurs?

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headache, dizziness, nausea

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The sign and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include

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putting dry gauze or fluffy cloth between the fingers

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The first aid for frostbitten fingers include

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starting CPR right away for a victim without signs of circulation

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"Early access" in the cardiac chain of survival refers to

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a victim who is not breathing or whose heart has stopped

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Basic life support is care given to

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help keep the airway open; allow fluids to drain from the mouth; prevent inhaling stomach contents if the victim vomits

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The recovery position is used for an unresponsive victim to

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all victims who are not breathing

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Rescue breathing is given to

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jaw thrust

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To open the airway of a victim you think has a spinal injury, use the

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1 second

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About how long should you blow into an adult victim with each rescue breath?

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CPR

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You treat choking in an unresponsive infant by giving

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1 1/2 to 2 inches

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The depth of chest compressions in CPR for a child is approximately

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sweeping it out with your finger

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If you see an object in an unresponsive infant's mouth while giving CPR for choking, remove it by

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give a shock only when instructed by the unit; be sure everyone is clear of the victim before giving a shock; use the AED only if the victim is not breathing and has no signs of circulation

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What is an important step to take when using an AED?

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