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.
What is the second part of the five-and-five approach called?
Which trauma requires immediate first aid?
Calla sees her 10 year old sister choking. She does the five-and-five approach. What did Calla do?
If a person has hives, swelling, and is having difficulty breathing due to a swollen throat, what is the most appropriate question to ask?
Which statement describes a main difference between CPR performed on adults and CPR performed on infants?
Where is a splint attached to stabilize a broken bone?
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.”
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.
Which step of first aid for bleeding slows the flow of blood?
What is the next step of performing CPR on infants after you determine that an infant is not breathing?
An AED restores the heart’s normal rhythm by delivering
Mina positions her hands correctly to do the Heimlich maneuver. Next she pulls her hands inward then downward.How should she do the maneuver?
An AED is a portable device that checks a person’s
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.
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