Chest Compressions | Risk Factors | Procedure | Warning Signs | Cardiovascular Disease |
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Is the depth of compression deeper while performing CPR on an adult than a child, true/false?
True
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High Blood Pressure is a controllable risk factor, true/false?
True
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A circulation check should last no longer than 10 seconds, true/false?
True
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Numbness is a warning sign of a heart attack, true/false?
False
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CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary revival, true/false?
False
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What is the ratio of compressions to breaths while performing CPR?
30:2
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Stress is a non-controllable risk-factor, true/false?
False
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What is the ‘A’ for CPR?
Airway
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Nausea or vomiting are warning signs of a stroke, true/false?
False
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What is the leading cause for sudden death in Canada?
Heart Disease and Stroke
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What is the rate of compressions per minute while performing CPR?
100 compressions per minute
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How many non-changeable risk factors are there?
Three
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When someone experiences a heart attack, what is the first thing to do?
Checking to make sure the scene is safe
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Crushing pain is a warning sign of a heart attack. true/false?
True
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What is a Stroke?
Blood clot or rupture of blood vessels interrupts blood flow to the brain
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How deep should the compressions be when performing CPR on an adult?
1.5 to 2 Inches
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Will aging increase one’s risk of experiencing a cardiovascular disease?
Yes
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What does the ‘Listen’ in the ‘Look, Listen, Feel’ method entail?
Listening for breaths.
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If someone is experiencing the warning signs of a heart attack, where should you call?
911/EMS
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What is a Heart Attack?
A lack of blood and oxygen flowing to the heart
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How many fingers should be used when performing CPR on an infant?
Two
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Which gender is more susceptible to experiencing cardiovascular disease?
Neither. Men and women are equally susceptible to cardiovascular diseases.
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What is the only scenario in which you may stop performing CPR?
When the person shows signs of life.
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If someone is experiencing the warning signs of a heart attack, what kind of medication can you give them without consent?
Nothing. Medication requires consent.
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What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator
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