Cardiac Arrest and CPR Flashcard

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When someone’s heart stops pumping blood, they are in cardiac arrest.

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True

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CPR always includes giving rescue breaths to someone who is in cardiac arrest.

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False

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With respect to CPR, adults are considered to be anyone who has completed high school.

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False

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The purpose of performing compressions in CPR is to circulate blood and oxygen to the vital organs of the body.

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True

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Compressions should be about 1 inch in depth.

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False

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Compressions should be performed at a rate of about 100 per minute.

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True

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Proper hand placement for CPR includes putting the heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone and the heel of the other hand directly on top of the first hand, interlocking the fingers.

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True

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After each compression, it is important to let the chest come back to its normal position.

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True

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An AED is a computer used to shock a person’s heart in order to get the heart working properly again.

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True

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Starting CPR immediately and using an AED gives someone the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest.

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True