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.”
An AED restores the heart’s normal rhythm by delivering
Areya is taking CPR lessons. She uses a dummy to practice what she has learned. Areya checked the dummy for consciousness, called 911, and started to do 60 chest compressions per minute. Her trainer stopped Areya’s demonstration to correct her.
Jessica is helping a friend dislodge a piece of meat from her throat. She delivers five blows on her friend’s back with her fist and then gives him five abdominal thrusts.
If a person has hives, swelling, and is having difficulty breathing due to a swollen throat, what is the most appropriate question to ask?
What is the second part of the five-and-five approach called?
To support a choking infant, Fernando held the infant, face down, with one hand, placing her torso on his forearm and his forearm on his thigh. He slapped the infant five times between her shoulder blades with the heel of his other hand. When this did not expel the object, he turned her face up, supporting the back of her head with his hand. He did 5 two-finger chest thrusts, but the infant became unresponsive. Fernando then held the infant in his arms until the paramedics came.
Why is the main reason to move the person in need of help to a dry area when using an AED?
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.
Where is a splint attached to stabilize a broken bone?
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