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What is the term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear of the buttom?
The term is draft.
In CPR what is clearing the victim?
You clear the victim when using the AED; clear before the AED analyzes and before shocking.
When connected properly to a victim an AED device will advise you to do what?
It will first advise that it will analyze (in which case nobody should touch the patient). Next, it will advise if a shock is or isn't required.
What might happen if you touch the victim when AED is delivering a shock?
If you touch the victim while an AED is delivering a shock, you too will receive a shock.
What is Im clear you clear we all clear?
Some people say that to make sure nobody is touching the patient before pushing the shock button on an AED.
What is the best way for a rescuer to know that rescue breath for an infant victim is effective?
The correct rescue breath will be just the amount of air required to raise the the chest of the victim. It is important to make sure that the airway is open (and clear obstructions) prior to breathing in. If the stomach rises, this indicates that the air blown in is going down the esophagus and into the stomach, which on top of being ineffective can be dangerous as the swollen stomach will block major blood vessels from returning blood to the heart resulting with heart failure. This applies to all victims, regardless of age.
What is the recommended position for the victim when performing CPR?
Flat, on their back, on a level surface.
What best describes the steps common to the operation of all AED's in the correct order?
power on the AED shave the victim chest attach pads clear the victim and press the shock button
How do you clear a blocked airway?
The action to clear a blocked airway is an abdominal thrust. This is called the Heimlich maneuver. This is a technique for a conscious victim who is 1 years old or older.
Of a victim is unresponsive what should you do before starting CPR?
If I am not mistaken, first you should clear there air passage, then CPR.
What should you do after attaching aed pads to the victim's chest?
You should stand back. The AED should announce that it is going to analyze the heart rhythm an to stand clear. When the AED says this, it is then you responsibility to make sure no one is touching the victim. An easy way to do this it to put your hand up in a stop or stand back signal and say "Stand clear. I'm clear, you're clear, we're all clear." The AED will then proceed in analyzing the heart rhythm.Turn it on and listen
Can you go to jail for pushing your car home if it broke down?
Pushing a disabled car is not usually a criminal offense but you haven't provided any details. Pushing a disabled car is legal in some jurisdictions under certain conditions. For example, pushing a disabled vehicles shall be only for the distance necessary to clear the traveled portion of the roadway in some areas. You need to check the laws in your jurisdiction that cover your particular situation.
