C P R AL T E R N AT E AS S E S S M E N T
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. Visit the Save-aLife Simulator and then begin part one.
PART ONE: PRE-TEST ( 8 points )
Open a new web browser window and visit
http://yalemedicalgroup.org/info/health.aspx?ContentTypeId=40&ContentId=CPRDefibrillatorsQuiz 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.
Question
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Answer
“C” or “I”
PART TWO:
Visit the Mayo Clinic’s 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 )
12. Identify the CAB’s of CPR, AND describe the meaning of each letter below in a complete
sentence. ( 9 points )
C–
A–
B–
13. Identify 4 differences in administering CPR to a child (ages 1-8 years) rather than for an
adult. ( 8 points )
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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.
2.
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.
B.
16. How does breathing for a baby differ from that of an adult or child? ( 3 points )
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 )
Infant Summary ( 5 points )
Children Summary
( 5 points )
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 )
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5.
Signs of Choking
http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/cpr/docs/first_aid_choking.pdf
1. What is the universal sign for choking?
( 2 points )
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
B
C
Choking Rescue Procedure: The Heimlich Maneuver
http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/cpr/docs/first_aid_choking.pdf
1. Describe the technique for giving the Heimlich maneuver for a conscious choking victim. ( 3
points )
A.
B.
C.
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If a choking person becomes unconscious, what steps should be taken to secure them
assistance? ( 5 points )
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Can You Save Yourself? Performing the Heimlich On Yourself
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/choking-rescue-procedure-heimlich-maneuver-choking-whilealone
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.
2.
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:
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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
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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.
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Descriptions, information, and presentation are not labeled, are inappropriate or not
sensible.