Emergencies First Aid Exam A features accurate and

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ARC RTE (American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies) First Aid Exam A features accurate and verified questions covering emergency response procedures, first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses, CPR, AED usage, scene safety, and legal considerations. Aligned with ARC training standards for emergency responders.

When giving compressions, how should the first aid responder position their body and arms? - ANSWER-Shoulders directly over the hands and elbows locked

Before giving breaths to the adult, you should open their airway using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to which position? - ANSWER-Past-neutral

What is it important to do between giving the first and second breath? - ANSWER-Allow the chest to fall and the air to exit

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If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to perform full CPR (chest compressions with breaths), give continuous chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute. - ANSWER-

For someone in cardiac arrest, deciding to act is the most important first step. Calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number, starting CPR immediately and using an AED as soon as possible gives the person the best chance for survival. -

ANSWER-ALERT

Use the AED as soon as possible, but do not delay compressions to find or use the AED!

Placement of AED - ANSWER-Upper right side of the chest and lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit

General steps to using an AED include: ***** - ANSWER-

1Turn on AED.2Remove clothing covering the chest and wipe chest dry if necessary.3Place pads correctly.4Plug the pad connector cable into the AED if necessary.5CLEAR everyone from touching the person while AED analyzes the heart rhythm. 2 / 4

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6CLEAR everyone from touching the person if a shock is advised. (SAY CLEAR) 7Push the shock button to deliver a shock.8After the shock is delivered, immediately start CPR beginning with compressions. --- continuous cpr in between aed is given

THE PROS KNOW

When using an AED, you should always refer to the manufacturer's instructions. - ANSWER-

AED Fact Check - ANSWER-- In an adult, one AED pad must be placed on the upper right side of the person's chest and one must be placed on the lower left side of the person's chest.

• Pediatric AED pads should never be used on anyone over 8

years of age or weighing more than 55 pounds (25 kilograms).

• A person must be removed from water (puddle or body of

water) before using the AED.

• It is safe to use an AED on pregnant women, in rain and snow,

and when the person is lying on a metal surface.

• An AED is also safe to use on a person with an implantable

medical device (e.g., pacemaker) but the AED pads should not be placed directly over the device. 3 / 4

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• It is not necessary to shave a person's chest hair before

applying the AED pads nor remove jewelry or piercings before using the AED.

Using an AED: Two or More First Aid Responders - ANSWER-

When using an AED and there are two or more first aid

responders, keep in mind the following points:

• Teamwork minimizes interruptions to CPR and increases the

person's chances of survival.

• One person does CPR while the other operates the AED = no

pause of CPR.

• Switch roles but remain in position after pushing the shock

button or if no shock is advised (about every 2 minutes).

Continue giving CPR cycles until: while using AED -

ANSWER-1. You notice an obvious sign of life, like breathing.

• The AED prompts you to analyze again.
• Another trained responder is available to take over

compressions.

• EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
• You are alone and too tired to continue.
• The scene becomes unsafe.
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