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Raymond made a list of the steps to take when using an AED on adults.1. Dry the person.2. Remove any excessive hair. 3. Place pads on the person as shown on the AED.4. Push the "shock” button when necessary.5. Press the "analyze” button.6. Stay clear of the person when the AED says "clear.”

A
Place the pads on the person first before drying.
B
Press “analyze” first, and then “shock” when necessary.
C
Add “do compressions” between steps 2 and 3.
D
Add “do rescue breathing” between 1 and 2.
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Where is a splint attached to stabilize a broken bone?

A
above the heart level
B
along the length of the body
C
wrapped around the fracture
D
above and below the fracture
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A group of mothers and their babies were having a playdate at the park when a baby stopped breathing. One of the mothers performed CPR on the baby.Which action did the mother perform on the baby?

A
She did fast and hard chest compressions.
B
She used her cheeks to deliver gentle breaths.
C
She did chest compressions but not rescue breathing.
D
She used her whole hands for compressions.
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What is the next step of performing CPR on infants after you determine that an infant is not breathing?

A
shake, stroke, or tap the baby
B
deliver gentle rescue breaths to protect the baby’s lungs
C
give deep, strong compressions
D
immediately call 911
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Greg was playing tennis with his friend Tony. Tony suddenly clutched his chest and fell to the ground. Tony was shallowly breathing. After calling 911, Greg performed chest compressions on Tony and waited for the paramedics to arrive. The paramedics were surprised to see Greg performing chest compressions on his friend.

A
Only trained people like paramedics can do chest compressions.
B
Greg's friend was breathing and did not need chest compressions.
C
Tony needed to be at the hospital before having chest compressions administered.
D
Greg should have waited for the paramedics to arrive before doing chest compressions.
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An AED restores the heart’s normal rhythm by delivering

A
antibiotics into the system.
B
a salt solution into the system.
C
an electric shock into the system.
D
vitamins into the system.
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Why is the main reason to move the person in need of help to a dry area when using an AED?

A
Water might ground the AED.
B
Water can interfere with the AED’s reading.
C
Electricity can travel through water.
D
Electricity will not flow through a wet body.
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Calla sees her 10 year old sister choking. She does the five-and-five approach. What did Calla do?

A
She did five chest compressions and then five rescue breaths.
B
She did five rescue breaths and then five chest compressions.
C
She did five blows on the back and then five abdominal thrusts.
D
She did five abdominal thrusts and then five blows on the back.
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Jonah saw a man unconscious sprawled on the grass near a walkway. He called out but the man did not answer. The man was not breathing so Jonah called 911. While he waited for help to arrive, he made a fist, put it on the man’s chest, and placed his other hand over his fist and did compressions.

A
He should have done compressions before calling 911.
B
He should have done rescue breathing instead of hand compressions.
C
He should have used the heel of his hand instead of a fist.
D
He should have used two fingers while doing compressions.
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If a person has hives, swelling, and is having difficulty breathing due to a swollen throat, what is the most appropriate question to ask?

A
Are you choking?
B
What is the last thing you ate?
C
Do you have an epinephrine pen?
D
How long has this been happening?

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First Aid Answers — LEHS TX Health OC SY26-27