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I'm taking CPR and First Aid Re-certification test, anything specific I should go over?

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1. hot mouth on mouth action

2. I found a site listed below under "what's your source". It's perfect and I wish you perfection of CPR.

3. Do not forget to check the scene and pretend to put gloves on. Also, make sure you say aloud what is going on. For instance, "I am checking the victim for any blood."


During CPR, push down firmly and quickly on the victim. I made the mistake of counting "1-1000, 2-1000" for each second and i was told I was going too slowly.

4. And to add...

always say "gloves and mask" before "treating" anybody. It's really important.

practice landmarking accurately too and go over CPR for infants, child and adult (like if you use one hand, two hands, two fingers)

5. Do not lean over the victim when you shake them and ask if they are ok.

Check for breathing/pulse

Shout for somebody to call 911

etc/so forth

Just listen to the instructor and do what they say. Really learn what they say. You may have to use what you learn to save somebody for real.....like ME! I've seen more people in those classes act like they don't need to relearn CPR or they are wondering where they will go that evening or they joke around with the Resusci-Annie. Go into the class with the right attitude and I bet you will do great and the instructor will appreciate your cooperation.

6. If you are doing an official Red Cross recertification, you are doing it one of three ways- retaking the class, taking a short class (Review) or testing out (Challenge).

If you are taking a Review, you will rewatch all key videos and have plenty of time to re-learn the hands-on skills.

If you are doing a Challenge, find your old book and laminated cards. Review the cards and the tests in the back of the book.

7. Get the syllabus and do all because this is important, you should take no short cuts. Don't know when you will be called on to act, starting at home.
Some of the things we did
artificial breathing
setting breaks
moving injured
clearing breathing passage
making the patient comfortable