My Artifact

CPR Reflection

Throughout this unit, I learned about what are the risk factors of heart attack and a stroke, how to recognize the serious developing emergency, how to react, and how to resuscitate using the CPR and AED methods. Due to the denial and fear, I didn’t consider the risk factors of heart attack and a stroke before, but I realized that cardiac arrest could happen to the individuals around me and myself. I also learned that it is crucial to react immediately as I observe a person suffering from chest pain, stroke, or choking because serious damage may occur, and the heart muscle begins to die after 4-6 minutes of not getting oxygen. A key takeaway from the theory CPR unit is that chest compressions in CPR force blood to flow through the brain and other crucial organs until normal heart rhythm is restored. Accordingly, no cardiac arrest patient lives if you don’t start it. Despite the denial and fear, it is significant to step up for a better chance of recovery. This may lead to making a difference between life and death for someone as well. The CPR unit connects to the nutrition unit because both units are related to overall health. Unhealthy choices may cause various health issues. For instance, high cholesterol and lack of exercise could develop a heart attack or stroke due to the difficulty of enough blood flowing through arteries. Healthy choice plays a crucial role in preventing a heart attack and stroke as a result.

Core Competency Reflection

“I can work with others to achieve a goal.”

-> I chose this one because I demonstrated this competency by working with my partner during the practical CPR unit. Working with others allowed me to learn how to perform CPR effectively because we supported each other when we practiced chest compressions and the recovery position on a dummy doll.

“I can identify how my actions affect the community or environment and I can make positive change.”

-> I chose this one because I learned that it is crucial to step up when I observe the cardiac arrest patient because my actions could positively affect and make a difference between life and death for them. I demonstrated this competency through the theory and practical CPR test by clearly showing my understanding and knowledge.

“I can reflect on my thinking.”

-> I chose this one because I got to reflect on my thinking during the CPR unit. Once again, I didn’t consider the risk factors of heart attack and a stroke before due to the denial and fear, but I reflected on my thinking by building my understanding and awareness throughout this unit.

“I can give, receive, and act on feedback to progress in my goals.”

-> I chose this one because I gave, received, and acted on feedback to progress in my goals during the practical CPR unit. For instance, when I performed chest compressions on a dummy doll, my partner gave me feedback about keeping my arms straight. After receiving the feedback, I practiced keeping my arms straight with my elbow locked in position in order to compress straight down on the breastbone. I also demonstrated this competency by giving feedback to my peers while practicing.

One goal I have for myself going forward is to tell the difference between facts and opinions. I intend on working toward distinguishing between facts and opinions during any emergencies. Because it is significant to follow each step during CPR, I would practice distinguishing between facts and my own opinions. Unlike opinions, facts could provide crucial support for my actions during CPR. For instance, if I only rely on my opinions, I could miss some steps and just start giving chest compressions as I observe someone lying on the ground. On the contrary, if I use facts that I learned from this unit, I would check for hazards and assess responsiveness first before giving chest compressions.

(Core Competency that I intend on working towards: “I can tell the difference between facts and opinions.”)