CPR EXAM

When should you initially ensure that the scene is safe?

• After I activate the emergency response system

• After an AED attached to the victim delivers the shock

• As emergency medical services arrive on the scene

• When I first see a potential victim

Which victim requires CPR?

• A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse

• A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately

• A victim with a pulse who is having trouble breathing

• A victim with chest pain and indigestion

What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected neck injury?

• Use the tongue lift-finger sweep.

• Use the head tilt-chin lift.

• Use the head tilt only.

• Use a mask

What is the maximum amount of time you should take to check for a pulse?

• 25 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 10 seconds

Which of the following devices or techniques is not recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR?

• Bag-mask device

• Mouth-to-barrier device

• Mouth-to-mask technique

• Mouth-to-mouth technique

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult victim?

• 1 inch

• 2inch

• 3inch

• 4 inch

What should you do when a child victim has a pulse of more than 60/min but is not breathing?

• Give breaths and chest compressions.

• Give breaths without chest compressions.

• Give chest compressions without breaths.

• Use the AED with child pads.

What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR?

• 5:1

• 15:2

• 20:2

• 30:2

Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR?

• Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow during compressions.

• Adequate depth of compression is needed to create air flow into the lungs and adequate oxygenation.

• Adequate depth of compression is needed to prolong asystole.

• Adequate depth of chest compression is needed to stimulate spontaneous respirations.

What is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of all ages?

• At least 40 compressions per minute

• At least 60 compressions per minute

• At least 80 compressions per minute

• At least 100 compressions per minute