AHA Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED Test Review

How far should you push down when giving chest compressions to a child who needs CPR?

• About half an inch

• About 1 1/2 inches

• About 2 inches

• About 1 inch

What is a sign that an infant is not responding to the tap and shout?

• The infant does nothing

• The infant blinks

• The infant cries

• The infant makes sounds

When performing CPR, when should you switch positions and allow someone else to take over compressions and breaths?

• Every 5 minutes

• After each set of 100 compressions and 2 breaths

• After each set of 30 compressions and 30 breaths

• About every 2 minutes

What are the correct rate and depth for providing compressions during high-quality adult CPR to improve survival?

• Rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and depth of at least 2 inches

• Rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and depth of at least 1 inch

• Rate of 80 to 100 compressions per minute and depth of at least 2 inches

• Rate of no more than 60 compressions per minute and depth of at least 1 inch

You are performing CPR on a child when another person arrives with the AED. You notice that the AED does not have child pads. What should you do?

• Stop CPR because it will not help anyway

• Decide not to use the AED because the pads are only for adults

• Use the adult pads, making sure they do not touch each other

• Make sure to place the AED pads over the clothing to reduce the shock

Which is a sign of severe airway block?

• Can breathe, talk, or cough

• Cannot breathe or talk

• Can make sounds and talk

• Can cough loudly

How deep should you push the chest of an adult victim when giving chest compressions?

• One third the depth of the chest

• Only 1 inch

• At least 2 inches

• One half the depth of the chest

You are giving sets of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Another person arrives with an AED. What should you do next?

• Make sure someone has phoned the emergency response number (or 9-1-1)

• Immediately use the AED

• Finish whichever set of 30 compressions and 2 breaths you're working on

• Put a blanket on the person receiving CPR

How should you give breaths with a mask?

• Tilt the head back far enough to open the person's mouth, and gently place the mask on the person's face

• Tilt the chin, and press the mask against the person's nose

• Tilt the head and lift the chin, and press the mask against the person's face to make an airtight seal

• Tilt the head, and cover the face completely with the mask

What should you do when you phone your emergency response number (or 9-1-1)?

• Give the dispatcher only the victim's information

• Tell the dispatcher to call you back

• Answer all the dispatcher's questions

• Quickly tell the dispatcher where the accident occurred