CH12 FA - 9-1-1 to CPR

​ (a)   is the process of ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   to a medical emergency.

• First aid
• observing
• responding
• CPR
• witnessing
• ignoring

All of the options are considered medical emergencies except

• injuries

• burns

• heart attack

• rhinorrhea

• stroke

Reorder the first aid guidelines

• Follow the instructions given by the 911 dispatcher.

• Pay attention to your own safety.

• Do not panic.

• Do not move the person unless it is for safety reasons.

• Always consider infection control.

Which of the following is true when speaking with a 9-1-1 dispatcher?

• Provide as much fictional information as possible.

• Give the dispatcher the victim's height, weight, and nickname.

• Describe the symptoms, but only what you can see or are told.

• Describe your approximate location and how trained medical professionals can try to find you.

Why is it so important for a responder remain calm with an alert patient during an emergency?

What does CPR stand for?

• cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• cardioperineal rectification

• capillary refill

• corneal-pupillary reaction

CPR may be initiated in any of these medical emergencies except ________.

• electric shock

• drowning

• cardiac arrest

• stroke

Cardiac arrest is an ​ (a)   problem; A heart attack is a ​ (b)   problem.

• electrical
• circulation

Approximately what percent of cardiac arrests occur in the home?

• 88

• 98

• 78

• 68

Uninterrupted chest compressions are given to restore a heartbeat and promote blood circulation. This is called ________.

• hands-only CPR

• conventional CPR

• breaths-only CPR

• advanced cardiac life support