CPR Basics

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CPR means .....

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Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

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Which of the following is the FIRST step in performing CPR? Options: Start chest compressions, Check for responsiveness, Call for emergency help, Give rescue breaths

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Check for responsiveness

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How many chest compressions should be given per minute during CPR?

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100-120

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What is the primary purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

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To deliver an electric shock to the heart

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When performing CPR on an adult, how deep should chest compressions be?

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About 2 inches

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What should you do if a person is choking and cannot breathe or speak?

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Give abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

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What is the main difference between Hands-Only CPR and traditional CPR?

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Hands-Only CPR does not include rescue breaths.

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How should you position your hands when performing chest compressions on an adult?

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One hand on top of the other, fingers interlocked

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Which of the following is a key difference when performing CPR on a infant compared to an adult? Use only two fingers for chest compressions, Give more rescue breaths, Perform compressions at a slower rate, Use more force during compressions

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Use only two fingers for chest compressions

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What should you do if an AED advises a shock?

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Stop CPR and clear the area.