| Question | Answer |
| What are the first three steps when approaching an unconscious person? | 1. "Are you okay?"
2. Send for help.
3. Check ABC |
| How do you check for pulse? | Find the carotid artery in the groove to the side of the larynx. |
| List the 4 reasons to stop CPR. | 1. Patient resumes normal circulation and ventilation
2. Other qualified help takes over
3. Physician takes over
4. Physical exhaustion |
| Define xiphoid process. | Cartilage located at the lower end of the sternum. |
| How far should you depress the chest in CPR? | 1-1/2 or 2' for an adult, 1/3' for children. |
| What is angina pectoris? | The need for oxygenated blood to the heart muscle exceeds the supply. Treat with nitroglycerin. |
| What does CHF stand for, and what is it? | Congestive heart failure. Fluid in the lungs usually following a MI. |
| What does CVA stand for? | Cerebrovascular accident, or stroke. |
| What are signs of brain swelling during or after a stroke? | High blood pressure and slow pulse. |
| List the 4 types of wounds. | Avulsion, abrasion, laceration, puncture. |
| List the 4 methods for dealing with wounds. | 1. Direct pressure
2. Elevation
3. Arterial pressure
4. Tourniquet |
| What is a common sign of internal bleeding? | Low blood pressure. |
| List the 7 types of shock. | 1. Hemorrhagic
2. Obstructive
3. Cardiogenic
4. Psychogenic
5. Neurogenic
6. Anaphylactic
7. Metabolic |
| What is the treatment for shock? | CPR, elevate the legs, no food or liquid, supply oxygen. |
