CPR ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT

Can you save a life? In an emergency, when every second is critical, would you know what to do? According to recent statistics sudden cardiac arrest is rapidly becoming the leading cause of death in America. Once the heart ceases to function, a healthy human brain may survive without oxygen for up to 4 minutes without suffering any permanent damage. Unfortunately, a typical EMS response may take 6, 8 or even 10 minutes. Performing CPR dramatically increases the survival chance while a person awaits the arrival of EMS. CPR helps keep blood flow to the brain and heart and can be the crucial action that keeps a person alive. The skills needed to perform CPR can be learned by everyone. PART ONE: PRE-TEST ( 8 points ) Open a new web browser window and visit http://www.redcrossnca.org/quiz/cprquiz.php to complete the online self check to test your knowledge. In the center column below place the letter choice you selected. In the column on the right, mark the question you answered correct with a C and the answers that were incorrect with an I. For incorrect answers, also include the letter of the correct answer. Questio n 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Answer C or I C C C C B E D C A B B C C C C C C I C C

PART TWO: Visit the Mayo Clinics website to learn the importance of and the steps in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Copy the following web address into a new web browser window: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-cpr/FA00061 . Answer the following questions. 11. What is the best method to learn CPR? ( 2 points ) The best method to learn CPR is through an accredited first-aid training course 12. Identify the CABs of CPR, AND describe the meaning of each letter below in a complete sentence. ( 9 points ) C circulation A airway B breathing 13. Identify 4 differences in administering CPR to a child (ages 1-8 years) rather than for an adult. ( 8 points ) 1. Use only one hand 2. Breathe more gently 3. If alone, you should perform 5 cycles of compressions and breaths (2 minutes) before calling 911. 4. After 5 cycles, use an AED pad (pediatric if available). 14. The most common cause of cardiac arrest in infants is due to the lack of oxygen. What are the two most common causes of lack of oxygen in infants? ( 4 points ) 1. Drowning 2. Choking 15. How do the rescue efforts differ when rescuing a baby if you are the only rescuer or if there is an additional rescuer? ( 4 points ) A. If youre the only rescuer, do CPR for 2 minutes before calling 911. B. If there is another person available, have them call 911 immediately while you attend to the baby. 16. How does breathing for a baby differ from that of an adult or child? ( 3 points )

 You would use the strength of your cheeks to blow puffs of air instead of deep breaths of air from your lungs.

PART THREE: Video instruction. View the following videos by opening a new browser window and visiting the website www.learncpr.org. After viewing each video, describe/summarize the steps one should follow when performing CPR on Adults, Infants and Children. Use complete sentences and include each step in the process. Adult Summary ( 5 points ) First, you should check for a response and then immediately call 911. Afterwards, place both of your hands in the middle of the subjects chest (between the nipples) and pump 30 times. Then pinch the nose and cover the mouth; blow twice so that their chest rises. Repeat the 30 pumps and 2 breaths.

Infant Summary ( 5 points ) Check for a response by tapping the infant. Then place 2 fingers just below the nipple line and pump 30 times. Blow twice so that the chest rises and continue with pumps and breaths for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes is up, call 911.

Children Summary ( 5 points ) The very first thing you should do is check for response and then pump 30 times in the center of the chest. Next pinch the nose and cover the mouth; blow twice so that the chest rises. Continue with the 30 pumps and 2 breaths for 2 minutes and then call 911.

PART FOUR Choking Prevention http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/choking-rescue-procedure-heimlich-maneuver-overview A person who has a completely obstructed airway will not be able to talk, cough or breathe. To help prevent choking, there are a few safety measures we can employ. 1) List at least five ways to prevent choking. ( 5 points ) 1. Take small bites and chew food thoroughly. 2. Dont drink too much alcohol before eating. 3. Do not give young children objects such as marbles or jacks that may cause choking. 4. Keep balloons and plastic bags away from children who might put them in their mouths. 5. Look for age guidelines when selecting toys for children.

Signs of Choking http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmental/cpr/docs/first_aid_choking.pdf 1. What is the universal sign for choking? ( 2 points ) When a person has their hands wrapped around their throat. 2. In addition to the universal sign for choking, there are some other signs that indicate a person is choking. Please discuss three of them. ( 3 points ) A. Subject cannot breathe, cough, or speak B. Person makes high-pitched sounds when breathing C. Lips and fingernails may become blue Choking Rescue Procedure: The Heimlich Maneuver http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmental/cpr/docs/first_aid_choking.pdf 1. Describe the technique for giving the Heimlich maneuver for a conscious choking victim. ( 3 points ) A. Stand behind the person and wrap your arms around the persons waist. B. Make a fist with one hand and hold it with the other hand against the persons abdomen, between the navel and lower end of breast bone. C. Provide quick, upward and inward abdominal thrusts until the food or object is forced out.
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If a choking person becomes unconscious, what steps should be taken to secure them assistance? ( 5 points ) 1. Call 911 or local EMS Telephone number. 2. Return to the person. 3. Lay the person flat on their back. 4. Open their mouth. 5. Remove the object if you see it.

Can You Save Yourself? Performing the Heimlich On Yourself http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/choking-rescue-procedure-heimlich-maneuver-chokingwhile-alone

1) If you are choking and are alone, you can perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself. What are two possible ways that could be utilized to dislodge the obstruction in your throat? ( 4 points )

1. Use your fists to do thrusts on yourself.

2. Lean over the back of a chair and press hard to pop out the object. PART FIVE: ( 25 points ) Develop one of the following projects below to outline the steps followed in performing CPR on Adults, Infants and Children. Be sure to use your own words to create your project. If using information found on another website, remember to include the websites used. Just pick one project: Digital brochure Essay Digital poster Digital movie/slide show The following rubric will be used to assess your work file including all questions and your creation which demonstrates your knowledge of CPR: SCORING GUIDE: Superior 100% All parts of the assignment are complete. All answers are correct. Written explanations are clear, written in complete sentences, and fully answer the questions. Descriptions, information, and presentation are well labeled, appropriate and sensible. Good (minor flaws) 90-99% All parts of the assignment are complete. All work is shown and a majority of answers are correct. Written explanations are effective, with minor spelling errors. The student has fully answered the questions. Descriptions, information, and presentation are appropriate and sensible. Satisfactory (obvious flaws) 80-89% Most parts of the assignment are complete. Most work is shown and a majority of answers are correct. Written explanations contain minor spelling and grammatical errors. The student made an attempt to fully answer the question. Descriptions, information, and presentation are appropriate and sensible. Unsatisfactory (resubmit) 79% or below Assignment not complete. Answers are incorrect or no work is shown. Written explanations contain major spelling or grammatical errors. The explanation does not address the question. Descriptions, information, and presentation are not labeled, are inappropriate or not sensible.