CPR Student Worksheet
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1. Who is an adult (as it relates to CPR)
Someone who has gone through puberty and older
2. List the 10 steps to initiate CPR for an adult.
Check sene for safety
Check if person is cautious and ok
Call 911
Check pulse
Begin chest compressions 5 sets of 30
If AED arrives follow instructions and wait until it tells you to resume compressions
3. Explain why each step is important.
Its important for your safety to check for hazards on scene
Its imperative to see if CPR is even needed’
Call the 911 to be able to bring the correct equipment to the scene and help the person
Its important to see if the person need compressions to know what to do next
Its is important to do high quality CPR to help them get the best chance of life.
You will need to operate the AED if there is no paramedics get the best chance for survival.
4. What are the two main skills needed for high quality CPR for an adult?
Compressions and rescue breaths
5. What is ventilation?
6. What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator
7. What are chest compressions?
Forceful compressions on the chest during CPR.
8. What is the chest compression to ventilation ratio for two rescuers CPR for an adult?
30 compressions followed by 2 ventilations.
9. What is the chest compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer CPR for an adult?
Same as 2-rescuer ratio (30:2)
10. What is the chest compression to breath ratio for one rescuer CPR for a pediatric pa-
tient?
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
11. What is the chest compression to breath ratio for two rescuer CPR for a pediatric pa-
tient?
Same as 1-rescuer ratio (30:2)
12. Can adult AED pads be used on pediatric patients? Why or why not?
No, use pediatric pads or mode.
13. Explain how to do mouth to mouth ventilations correctly for adults? For infants?
Adults: Seal mouth, pinch nose, give 1-second breaths.
Infants: Similar technique, gentle breaths.
14. How will you know if your breaths are successful?
Chest rise indicates success.
15. How will a medical professional know if the bag mask fits the patient properly?
Monitor chest rise, maintain seal.
16. What are the (4) special considerations for using the AED and how is each addressed?
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Remove clothing/jewelry.
Avoid touching during analysis.
No one in contact during defibrillation.
Minimize CPR interruptions.
17. What is a bag mask? What is a pocket mask?
Bag mask: Positive-pressure ventilation device.
Pocket mask: Compact mask with one-way valve.
18. Explain what the xiphoid process is and why it should be avoided during CPR.
Cartilage at sternum base; avoid during CPR.
19. Explain why there is difference between the hand position for one rescuer and two res-
cuers CPR for an infant.
Due to it being effective compressions without airway compromise.
20. What is the chest compression rate for adult CPR?
100-120 compressions/min.
21. What is the chest compression depth for adult CPR?
At least 2.4 inches (5 cm).
22. Where is the pulse taken for an adult? Why?
Carotid (neck) or radial (wrist).
23. How long is the pulse taken? Why?
No more than 10 seconds.
24. How can a medical professional distinguish between a child and an adult (for the pur-
pose of CPR)?
By checking if they have reached puberty or over.
25. Which links are medical staff (at our level of BLS training) responsible for the AHA chain
of survival?
The chain of infection and CPR.
26. What are agonal gasps and what do medical professionals do about them?
Its a sign that they are near death but there is still brain function people with it are given CPR.
27. What is the CAB sequence? Why do we use it? How do we use it?
Compressions, airway, and breathing which are the essential steps to ensure quality CPR.
28. How often do people die from cardiac emergencies?
Its the leading cause of death in America so quite often.
29. What is rescue breathing? When do we use it?
First aid given to people who are having problems breathing.
30. What is the rescue breath rate for adults?
10:12
31. What is the rescue breath rate for pediatrics (children/infants)?
20:30
32. Explain how to operate the AED correctly.
Assess the scene for safety and dangers.
Call emergency services for help.
Switch on the AED and follow its voice instructions.
Attach the electrode pads correctly on the chest.
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Let the AED check the heart rhythm.
Give a shock if the AED advises it.
Start CPR if the AED tells you, to help with blood and oxygen.
33. T or F CPR can be done over clothing that covers the chest. Why or why not?
F because clothing could block the electric shock from going to the heart.
34. T or F After the shock is given, rescuers resume CPR after 5 minutes. Why or why not?
F because if they are without oxygenated blood to the brain for 4 minutes they are dead.
35. T or F Drug overdoses are the main reasons a person would NOT be breathing but still
have a pulse. Why or why not?
T drugs excessively stimulate the part of the brain responsible for regulating breathing, leading
to respiratory depression. This means their breathing becomes ineffective, but their heart contin-
ues to beat.
36. T or F Puberty age range for CPR is 21-25 years old. Why or why not?
F it is when the visible signs of puberty are present.
