CPR and First Aid Questions 1. What does CPR stand for, and why is it important? 2. Describe the steps you should take when you encounter someone who is unresponsive. 3. What is the purpose of an AED, and when should it be used? 4. How do you recognize the signs of a stroke? 5. What should you do if someone is choking and cannot breathe? 6. Why is it important to call 911 in an emergency situation? 7. What are the key components of high-quality CPR? 8. How can you prevent infection when providing first aid? 9. What should you do if a person refuses help after an injury? 10. Explain the difference between a sprain and a strain.

1. CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. It is important because it can help save lives in emergency situations where someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.<br />2. When you encounter someone who is unresponsive, you should first check for responsiveness by tapping their shoulder and asking loudly, "Are you okay?" If there is no response, call 911 immediately and begin CPR.<br />3. An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a device used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It should be used when someone is unresponsive and not breathing or not breathing normally.<br />4. The signs of a stroke include sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body; confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding speech; difficulty seeing in one or both eyes; trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; and severe headache with no known cause.<br />5. If someone is choking and cannot breathe, you should perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) to help dislodge the object blocking their airway.<br />6. It is important to call 911 in an emergency situation because they can send help and provide instructions on what to do while you wait for them to arrive.<br />7. The key components of high-quality CPR include performing chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute, allowing full recoil of the chest between compressions, providing rescue breaths at a ratio of 2 breaths for every 30 compressions, and minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.<br />8. To prevent infection when providing first aid, you should wash your hands thoroughly before and after providing care, use personal protective equipment such as gloves, and avoid direct contact with the person's blood or body fluids.<br />9. If a person refuses help after an injury, you should respect their wishes and seek help from a medical professional instead.<br />10. A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament, which connects bones to each other, while a strain is a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon, which connects muscles to bones. Both can cause pain, swelling, and bruising, but sprains are more common in the joints, while strains are more common in muscles and tendons.