Self-Check: CPR Basics
1. When did CPR first become recognized and taught?
Mid 20th century
2. What vital component is transported in the blood during heart action and the respiratory process?
Oxygen
3. Why is CPR taught to the general public?
Because the general public is who will be around in most cases when an emergency happens.
4. CPR should be started within the first ____ minutes because afterwards brain damage has already occurred.
15
5. CPR does not "bring someone back." It only preserves the body for _____________ and ______________.
defibrillation and advanced life support
6. Name two organizations that offer CPR classes from trained professionals.
American Red Cross and American Heart Association
