Yes, she can lose her job and her license. Professional rescuers (and other medical professionals) are bound by law (in most places) to render medical attention to patients in their care.
CNA's are required to know CPR in all states.
ABSOLUTELY! In fact, most CNA's are required to have basic CPR.
CNA stands for Certified Nursing Association. The subjects covered usually include Basic Care, Human Anatomy, CPR, Communication Skills, Nutrition, Ergonimcs, Documentation Skills, First Aid, Disease Prevention, Medical Procedures and Protocols and Resident's Rights.
Five chest compressions to two breaths.
Yes, it is required that CNAs in Illinois be CPR certified. It is required in every state for CNAs.
The relaxation phase of the heart is when there is no compression pressure on the heart.
so the food will come out of the persons mouth or air will fill their lungs again
Always call 911 first- if you perform CPR incorrectly first, you now have wasted time. At least 911people will be there if you have failed to do the CPR correctly, or if it just did not work.
No, you can't become a CNA with just a FA/CPR card & HS Diploma. You will need to take a class and pass a state exam. No, you can't become a certified nurse's aide (CNA) with a CPR and first aid certification plus a high school diploma. You will need to take a CNA class and pass a state test.
Yes a CNA can perform CPR on a full code. A number of things will dictate who will do compressions & who will do breaths. The first on the scene will start CPR. On arrival, usually the RT will do the breaths (bag) and a man (if a woman started CPR) will do (take over) the compressions, especially if it is a large person. Different places may have different protocols on who does what on a code so check where you are working on what the protocols are.
Feel their pulse. Call 911. Do CPR.
Yes, you can loose your certification if you intentionally do CPR incorrectly.