CFR Terms

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

The front of the body

Question 2

Posterior

Answer 2

The back of the body

Question 3

Midline

Answer 3

An imaginary line that divides the body in left right halves from head to toe

Question 4

Distal

Answer 4

Further away from the headline

Question 5

Proximal

Answer 5

Closer to the midline

Question 6

Medial

Answer 6

Closer to the Midline

Question 7

Lateral

Answer 7

Further away form the midline; towards the left or right side from center

Question 8

Inferior

Answer 8

Towards the feet; lower than

Question 9

Superior

Answer 9

Towards the head; higher then

Question 10

Supine

Answer 10

Lying facing up

Question 11

Prone

Answer 11

Lying facing down

Question 12

Recovery Position

Answer 12

An unresponsive patient with no suspected trauma should be placed in the recovery position

Question 13

Position of comfort

Answer 13

A patient who is nauseated or vomiting, or one who is having diffuclty breathing should be allowed to maintain a position of comfort

Question 14

Cyanosis

Answer 14

Blusih discoloration; indicates low oxygen levels

Question 15

Pallor

Answer 15

Pale, unusually light or discolored skin: indicates decreased blood flow or decreased oxygen level

Question 16

Flushed

Answer 16

Redness: indicates increased blood flow/ blood vessel dilation

Question 17

Jaundice

Answer 17

Yellow discoloration, commonly caused by liver insufficiency

Question 18

Hyper

Answer 18

Increased

Question 19

Hypo

Answer 19

Decreased

Question 20

Tachy

Answer 20

Faster

Question 21

Brady

Answer 21

Slower

Question 22

A

Answer 22

Without

Question 23

Oropharynx

Answer 23

Oral Cavity

Question 24

Pharynx

Answer 24

Throat

Question 25

Larynx

Answer 25

Voicebox

Question 26

Trachea

Answer 26

Windpipe

Question 27

Epiglottis

Answer 27

Leaf shaped structure that prevents food and fluid from entering the trachea during swallowing

Question 28

Alveoli

Answer 28

Millions of thin-walled sacs at the end of the airway where gas exchange takes place

Question 29

Gurgling

Answer 29

Indicates fluid in the airway: suction, for no more than 15 seconds with a maximum suction power of 300mmHg

Question 30

Snoring

Answer 30

Indicates partial airway obstruction and the need for an airway maneuver and insertion of an OPA or NPA; usually caused by a tongue in the airway

Question 31

OPA

Answer 31

Measured for corner of ear to corner of mouth

Question 32

NPA

Answer 32

Measured from corner of ear to tip of nose; but never in a patient with suspected head or facial trauma

Question 33

An OPA/NPA is used to

Answer 33

maintain an open airway, after manually opening the airway- it does not open the airway; it keeps it open.

Question 34

Stridor

Answer 34

High pitched whistling sound caused by narrowing of the upper airway, often due to swelling or obstruction by a foreign object

Question 35

Wheezing

Answer 35

A high pitched whistling sound caused by narrowing of the structure in the lower airway, often due to swelling, constriction, or blockage by fluid/mucous

Question 36

Pocket face mask

Answer 36

Best device for a single rescuer performing rescue breathing as it allows for a two handed seal

Question 37

Mouth to mask without oxygen

Answer 37

16%

Question 38

Mouth to mask with oxygen

Answer 38

50%

Question 39

Bag Valve Mask

Answer 39

BVM is most effective with two rescuers

Question 40

BVM with reservoir and attached O2

Answer 40

90% oxygen

Question 41

Non-Rebreather Mask

Answer 41

Perferred Device for administering supplemental oxygen to patients in the pre-hospital setting. Must be filled prior to placing mask on face.

Question 42

NRM can deliver up to

Answer 42

90% oxygen

Question 43

Liter flow rate of NRM

Answer 43

15 LPM

Question 44

Nasal Cannula

Answer 44

Used only on patients who will not tolerate a NRM. Rarely the best method.

Question 45

Nasal Cannula does not deliver high concentration oxygen

Answer 45

Maximum liter flow of 6 LPM

Question 46

Most common cause of cardiac arrest in children and infants is

Answer 46

respiratory arrest

Question 47

Sternum

Answer 47

Lower half of breatbone

Question 48

CPR rescue breath for adult

Answer 48

10-12 minute 1 every 5-6 seconds

Question 49

10 second pulse check for adult

Answer 49

Carotid

Question 50

CPR Compression Site for adult

Answer 50

Sternum

Question 51

CPR compression technique for adult

Answer 51

2 hands interlaced

Question 52

CPR Compression depth for adult

Answer 52

2"- 2.4"

Question 53

CPR compression rate for adult

Answer 53

100-120 minute

Question 54

CPR compression ventilation ratio for adults

Answer 54

1 or rescuers = 30:2

Question 55

Child

Answer 55

1 year to about 12-14 years

Question 56

CPR rescue breathing for Child

Answer 56

12-20 breaths per minute 1 every 3-5 seconds

Question 57

10 second pulse check for child

Answer 57

carotid

Question 58

Compression site for child

Answer 58

Sternum

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Compression technique for child

Answer 59

Heel of one hand or same as adult (size dependent)

Question 60

Compression depth for child

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At least 1/3 depth of chest of 2 inches

Question 61

Compression ventilation ratio for child with one rescuer

Answer 61

30:2

Question 62

Compression rate for child

Answer 62

100- 120 minute

Question 63

Compression ventilation ratio fro child with 2 rescuers

Answer 63

15:2

Question 64

Infant

Answer 64

Less than one year

Question 65

Rescue breathing for infant

Answer 65

12-20 breaths minute 1 every 3-5 seconds

Question 66

FBAO (Conscious victim) Infant

Answer 66

Back Slaps/Chest Thrusts (No Abdominal Thrusts)

Question 67

FBAO (Conscious victim) Adult or Child

Answer 67

Abdominal Thrusts (Heimlich Maneuver)

Question 68

10 second pulse check for infant

Answer 68

Brachial

Question 69

Compression site for infant

Answer 69

Just below nipple line

Question 70

Compression technique for infant

Answer 70

2 fingers or 2 thumbs with hands encircling

Question 71

Compression depth for infant

Answer 71

At least 1/3 depth of chest or 1 1/2 inches

Question 72

Compression rate for infant

Answer 72

100-120 minute

Question 73

Compression/Ventilation Ratio for Infants 1 Rescuer

Answer 73

30:2

Question 74

Compression/Ventilation Ratio for Infants 2 Rescuers

Answer 74

15:2