American Red Cross Unit Test

Front

A severe life threatening allergic reaction.

Back

Anaphylaxis

Front

When using direct pressure to control non-life-threatening bleeding from an open wound, you should:

Back

Add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops, and then bandage the wound.

Front

When giving a rescue breath during CPR, each breath should last about:

Back

1 second

Front

Which of the following could be a sign or symptom of a heart attack? Profuse sweating, Nausea/vomiting, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

The cycle of chest compression and rescue breaths in CPR is

Back

30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths

Front

You should continue CPR until:

Back

The person shows an obvious sign of life, You are too exhausted to continue.

Front

It is important to follow the links of the Cardiac Chain of Survival because:

Back

Following the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival helps improve the person's chance of survival.

Front

Where are most AED's located in an unfamiliar building? Options: On the roof, By the main entrance, In the bathroom

Back

By the main entrance

Front

Effective chest compressions: Are delivered fast at a rate of 100-120 compression per minute, Are smooth, regular, and given straight up and down,

Back

All of the above

Front

Which of the following statements about cardiac arrest is true? Options: Cardiac arrest is the same as a heart attack, A person who is in cardiac arrest is not responsive, not breathing and has no heartbeat, Cardiac arrest occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked

Back

A person who is in cardiac arrest is not responsive, not breathing and has no heartbeat