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.

Make the preasentation pls make sure its around 1 - 2 paraghraphs And im not asking for a outline im asking for the preasentaition itself dont make it slide formated just put it all in one parraghraph

1 answer

Emergency Relief and CPR: A Lifesaving Guide

My name is [Your Name], and today I'll be discussing two essential life-saving skills: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and emergency relief for an obstructed airway. CPR is a critical procedure used when someone's heart has stopped beating or when they are unresponsive and not breathing. It involves repeated cycles of chest compressions and rescue breaths to help circulate blood and oxygen in the body until professional medical help arrives. To perform CPR, first, ensure the scene is safe, then check for responsiveness and breathing. If the individual is unresponsive and not breathing, call emergency services immediately. Next, place the heel of one hand on the center of the person's chest and the other hand on top, interlocking your fingers. Compress the chest downwards at least two inches deep at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, allowing the chest to fully recoil between compressions. After every 30 compressions, give two rescue breaths by tilting the person's head back, pinching the nose, and sealing your mouth around theirs to deliver a breath that lasts about one second, checking for chest rise. Continue this cycle until emergency personnel take over or the person shows signs of life.

In situations where someone’s airway is obstructed, which can happen if they are choking, immediate action is crucial. An obstructed airway requires emergency relief techniques, particularly the Heimlich maneuver. To perform the Heimlich maneuver, stand behind the person and place your arms around their waist. Make a fist with one hand and place the thumb side against the middle of their abdomen, just above the navel. Grasp your fist with the other hand and thrust inward and slightly upward. This motion creates pressure in the abdomen, helping to expel the object blocking the airway. Continue this until the obstruction is removed or the person becomes unresponsive. If the victim loses consciousness, call emergency services and initiate CPR. Keeping a calm demeanor and knowing these steps can make all the difference in a critical situation. For further practice and accuracy, I encourage you to watch my instructional video demonstrating both CPR and the Heimlich maneuver using a doll. You can find resources for further learning about CPR techniques and courses through the American Heart Association or the Red Cross. Thank you for taking the time to learn about these life-saving skills!