CPR learning Flashcards

a superficial, partial-thickness skin wound caused by scraping or friction, often resulting in minor bleeding and pain.

a portable, lightweight, battery-operated device that analyzes a person's heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest and, if necessary, delivers an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat

a life-threatening condition caused by inhaling CO, an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas produced by incomplete combustion

a, often fatal, medical emergency where the heart abruptly stops beating due to electrical malfunctions, causing immediate collapse, loss of consciousness, and no pulse

a series of 6 critical, sequential actions that maximize survival rates for cardiac arrest

(CPR) is an emergency procedure combining chest compressions (100–120 per minute) and rescue breaths to manually circulate oxygenated blood when a person’s heart stops. It is critical for treating cardiac arrest. Key steps include calling 911, pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest, and using an AED if available.

a life-saving, manual technique used during CPR to pump blood to a person’s brain and heart when their heart has stopped beating

Consent is an informed, voluntary, and revocable agreement to participate in specific sexual activity, defined by the "yes means yes" principle. It requires clear communication, is not assumed by silence, and can be withdrawn at any time. Key components include being conscious, sober, and free from coercion

a life-saving procedure that delivers a controlled electrical shock to the heart to correct dangerous, chaotic rhythms (ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia) during cardiac arrest

occurs when blood sugar is critically high (hyperglycemia/DKA) or low (hypoglycemia/insulin shock), causing severe confusion, dizziness, shakiness, or unconsciousness

the immediate, temporary care given to an ill or injured person to preserve life, prevent worsening conditions, and promote recovery until professional medical help arrives.

Good Samaritan laws provide legal immunity to individuals who voluntarily offer reasonable assistance to those in emergency, accident, or overdose situations, protecting them from civil liability for ordinary negligence. These laws aim to encourage bystanders to help in emergencies without fear of being sued or prosecuted

a life-saving, highly effective technique to clear a blocked airway by applying sharp, upward thrusts just above the navel

a torn or jagged wound that penetrates the skin, often caused by blunt trauma or sharp objects

A puncture wound is a deep, narrow wound, often deeper than it is wide, caused by a sharp, pointed object like a nail or tooth piercing the skin

orces air into the lungs of a non-breathing person with a pulse, usually 1 breath every 5-6 seconds for adults (10-12 per minute) or 1 every 2-3 seconds for children

a life-threatening emergency where breathing stops completely, but a pulse is still present, usually requiring immediate CPR or rescue breathing to prevent cardiac arrest and brain damage

• Chest pain that may feel like pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching.
• Pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or sometimes the upper belly.
• Cold sweat.
• Fatigue.
• Heartburn or indigestion.
• Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness.
• Nausea.
• Shortness of breath.

sudden, uncontrolled bursts of electrical activity in the brain that cause physical, sensory, or mental changes, ranging from staring spells to violent convulsions

a life-threatening medical emergency caused by inadequate blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues and organs, resulting in potential organ damage or death

ts are specialized, life-saving devices used to stop severe, life-threatening bleeding from limbs (arms and legs) by compressing blood vessels