UNIT 7

Activity 2
Complete all components in the activity below according to the given instructions. Refer to the provided rubric for information on how you will be graded. Submit your work as a file attachment using the dropbox.

The activity is worth 15 points.

Emergency Relief and CPR
Becoming an adult means taking responsibility for a variety of different aspects of your life. Your health is one of the most important of these responsibilities, especially your physical health!

While this unit covered several ways that you can take care of your personal health, we have not yet covered one very important skill for maintaining your personal health—CPR and emergency relief techniques.

While you may not need to perform CPR and emergency relief on a regular basis, if you ever find yourself in a situation that requires either of these skills, having some knowledge of them might just save a life!

In an effort to help you become more familiar with these life-saving skills, you will explore them in greater depth with this activity. And while completing this activity will certainly give you a deeper understanding of these two skills, it is highly suggested that you investigate and enroll in an actual CPR certification course to ensure that you can confidently perform these life-saving procedures if you ever need to.

You can visit this website to locate and enroll in a CPR certification course near you:

Heart - CPR and First Aid: Find a Course

Activity Guidelines:
For this activity, you will create a slide show presentation that clearly explains the steps for performing CPR and the steps for performing emergency relief on someone with an obstructed airway.

Your presentation should include the following information:

A title slide
A descriptive title for your presentation and your name
A minimum of two slides about CPR
Slide 1: a brief overview of what CPR is and when it may be necessary to perform it
Slide 2: the specific steps for performing CPR, each with a brief explanation
Include at least one graphic on each slide that is pertinent to the information
A minimum of two slides about emergency relief on a person with an obstructed airway
Slide 1: a brief overview of obstructed airway relief and when it may be necessary to perform it
Slide 2: the specific steps for performing emergency relief on a person with an obstructed airway, each step with a brief explanation
Include at least one graphic on each slide that is pertinent to the information
A video demonstrating both emergency procedures
Use a doll to demonstrate how to perform CPR and how to perform emergency relief on a person with an obstructed airway. Introduce each demonstration before beginning and verbally explain anything that may help viewers understand what they are watching.
Insert your completed video into a slide in your presentation.
Your videos can be brief and should simply give viewers a general idea of what both of these procedures look like. It is understood that, depending on the size of the doll that you use, your demonstration may look slightly different than if you were performing these procedures on an adult in real life.
One slide listing any references or resources that you used to research your presentation.
The above requirements are the minimum that is required for your presentation. If you feel that you need more than two slides per emergency procedure to adequately cover the topic, you are welcome to create a longer presentation.

There is a lot of information and how-to videos available online regarding both of these life-saving procedures. If you need some help getting started, you can start by reviewing the following websites:

Mayoclinic - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Redcross - CPR Steps
hsi - CPR 101
Patient - Choking and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
Emergencycareforyou - Choking (Heimlich Maneuver)
Your grade will be based on your ability to include all of the required information in an organized and well-thought out manner. For more details on how you will be graded, please refer to the rubric below.

Activity 2 Grading Rubric
Content (70%) Format, Organization, and Mechanics (30%)
Full Credit
Student’s presentation clearly and thoroughly addresses all of the required information on both life-saving skills.

All of the information included in the student’s presentation was well-researched and accurate, showing great effort.

Grammar, punctuation, and mechanics throughout the student’s entire presentation was practically perfect with few to no errors.

Student spoke loudly and clearly throughout their entire video making it very easy to understand the information that they were demonstrating.

Organization and formatting of the student’s presentation was exceptional and made the information easy to understand and follow.

Partial Credit
Student’s presentation addresses all of the required information on both life-saving skills, though more elaboration would allow for a more complete project.

Most of the information included in the student’s presentation was well-researched and accurate, showing some effort.

There were several grammatical, punctuation and/or mechanical issues throughout the student’s presentation, but nothing major.

Student spoke somewhat loudly and clearly throughout their video but there were several instances where it was difficult to see and understand their demonstration.

Organization and formatting of the student’s overall presentation was acceptable and neither added to nor took away from the overall project.

No Credit
Student did not address all of the required information. The information that was included was inaccurate and not well-researched.

Student’s overall presentation showed a lack of effort.

Student’s presentation featured numerous grammatical, punctuation, and/or mechanical errors.

Student did not speak loudly enough or clearly throughout their video, making it difficult to understand their demonstration.

The student’s presentation was very unorganized and lacking appropriate formatting, making it difficult to understand the information presented.

1 answer

Below, I’ve developed an outline and suggested content for your slide presentation on CPR and emergency relief techniques. You can use this outline to create your PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation, incorporating graphics, a video demonstration, and your own voiceover.

Slide 1: Title Slide

Title: CPR and Emergency Relief Techniques
Name: [Your Name]
(Consider using an engaging graphic related to CPR or first aid.)

Slide 2: Overview of CPR

What is CPR?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique used in emergencies when someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. It helps maintain blood flow to the brain and other vital organs until professional help arrives.
When is CPR needed?

Cardiac arrest
Drowning
Drug overdose
(Include a relevant graphic, such as an image of a CPR scenario or a person receiving CPR.)

Slide 3: Steps for Performing CPR

Call for Help:
Call 911 or ask someone else to call for emergency assistance while you attend to the victim.
Check Responsiveness:
Gently shake the person and shout, "Are you okay?" If they do not respond, proceed with CPR.
Open Airway:
Tilt the head back slightly by placing one hand on the forehead and using the other hand to lift the chin.
Check for Breathing:
Look, listen, and feel for breathing for no more than 10 seconds. If they are not breathing normally, start CPR.
Chest Compressions:
Place your hands on the center of the chest and push hard and fast (at least 100-120 compressions per minute) to a depth of about 2 inches.
Rescue Breaths (if trained):
After 30 compressions, give 2 rescue breaths by sealing the victim's mouth with yours and breathing into their mouth, allowing the chest to rise.

(Include a graphic showing the steps of CPR.)

Slide 4: Overview of Emergency Relief for Obstructed Airway

What is Obstructed Airway Relief?
This procedure is used when someone is choking, and their airway is blocked. It is crucial to act quickly to prevent suffocation.
When is it needed?

Choking on food or objects
Signs include inability to speak, make noise, or breathe, along with panicked expressions.
(Insert a graphic of a person choking.)

Slide 5: Steps for Emergency Relief (Heimlich Maneuver)

Assess the Situation:
If the person can cough or speak, encourage them to continue coughing. If they cannot, proceed with the Heimlich maneuver.
Position Yourself:
Stand behind the person who is choking. Wrap your arms around their waist.
Make a Fist:
Place your fist above the navel (belly button), with the thumb side against the person’s abdomen.
Perform Thrusts:
Grasp your fist with your other hand and perform quick, inward and upward thrusts until the object is expelled or the person becomes unconscious.
If Unconscious:
If the person becomes unconscious, call 911 and begin CPR starting with chest compressions.
(Include a graphic demonstrating the Heimlich maneuver.)

Slide 6: Video Demonstration

Video Title: Demonstration of CPR and Heimlich Maneuver
(Insert your recorded video here, ensuring you verbally explain each step as you perform the demonstrations with the doll.)

Slide 7: References

Mayo Clinic - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Red Cross - CPR Steps
HSI - CPR 101
Patient - Choking and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
Emergency Care for You - Choking (Heimlich Maneuver)
(Include any additional references you used.)

Final Tips:

Be sure to rehearse your script for the video demonstration to ensure clarity and confidence when presenting your information.
Use visuals generously and select high-quality images that clearly illustrate the steps being described.

Once you’ve created your slides and recorded your video, double-check that everything is clear and easy to follow before submitting your work. Good luck!