CPR/AED Review

1. The heart works as a mechanical____ to circulate blood through the body.
5. These should always be worn when dealing with a casualty.
9. Number of back blows and chest thrusts to be peformed on a conscious choking infant.
10. Caused by a lack of oxygenated blood to the brain. Lasts no more than 24 hours.
11. An abrupt, complete loss of heart function that results in loss of blood circulation with in the body (3 words).
14. When part of the heart muscle dies due to a blood clot (2 words).
15. The number of minutes before brain damage occurs when it is deprived of oxygen.

2. The AED can only be used on a casualty who is _____ and not breathing.
3. The heart works in 2 parts, one part is an _____ conduction system.
4. A non-shockable heart rthythm also known as flatline.
6. A shockable heart rhythm.
7. Caused by lack of oxygenated blood to the heart. No permanent damage. Can be aided by rest and medication.
8. A first aid treatment that will allow the heart to reset itself to a more coordinated rhythm for a casualty in Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
12. Number of compressions to be performed prior to delivering breaths in CPR sequence.
13. A blood clot or a ruptured blood vessel in the brain causing permanent damage.