Unit 6 Review Questions

What is the significance of starting CPR immediately after a Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

• It increases the chances of survival

• It makes the situation worse

• It is not important

• It helps the person feel better

How quickly does brain damage begin to set in after the heart stops beating effectively?

• 1-2 minutes

• 4-6 minutes

• 10-12 minutes

• 20-30 minutes

What is the fifth leading cause of accidental death in the United States?

• Drowning

• Falls

• Choking

• Car accidents

How many people choke to death each year in the United States?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 5,000

• 8,000

What is the universal sign for choking?

• Waving hands

• Holding the throat

• Pointing to the mouth

What should you do if someone is coughing or can speak while choking?

• Encourage them to keep coughing

• Perform abdominal thrusts

• Give them water

• Call for help

What is hypoxia?

• Lack of oxygen in the body

• Excess oxygen in the body

• A type of heart disease

• A breathing technique

What does CPR stand for?

• Cardiac Pressure Response

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Cardiovascular Rescue Procedure

• Cardiac Pulse Recovery

What is the purpose of CPR?

• To help someone breathe

• To restart the heart

• To keep blood flowing to the brain

• All of the above

What does AED stand for?

• Automated External Defibrillator

• Automatic Emergency Device

• Advanced Emergency Defibrillator

• Automated Emergency Device