Question

complete the following sentences.

1. cpr stands for
2. occurs when the heart has stopped beating.
3. for one - rescuer cpr, the chest should be compressed times for every rescue breaths (ventilations).
4. for cpr to be most effective, the patient must be and on a(n) surface.
5. when respiration stops, the body loses its means of obtaining

Explanation:

1. CPR is a well - known medical abbreviation for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
2. Cardiac arrest is the medical term for when the heart stops beating.
3. In one - rescuer CPR, the standard ratio is 30 chest compressions for every 2 rescue breaths.
4. For effective CPR, the patient should be supine (lying on the back) and on a firm surface to allow proper compression.
5. Respiration is related to oxygen intake, so when it stops, the body loses its means of obtaining oxygen.

Answer:

1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
2. Cardiac arrest
3. 30; 2
4. supine; firm
5. oxygen