AHA Practice Test

While performing high quality CPR on an adult,what action should ensure that is being accomplished?

• maintaining a compression rate of 90 to 100/min

• placing hands on the upper third of the sternum

• allowing the chest to recoil 1 inch

• compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches

Someone collapses and they are unresponsive, not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A paramedic who was close by rushes with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?

• apply the pads to the patient's chest

• clear the patient

• turn on the AED

• press the shock button

After AED pads are attached to a victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation (deadly heart rhythm). What is the next step when using the AED?

• Follow the AED prompts

• check the victim for a carotid pulse

• clear the patient

• press the shock button

What should you do if you need to use and AED on someone who is submerged in water?

• Do not use the AED

• pull victim out of the water but do not use the AED

• pull the victim out of the water and wipe the chest

• do not pull the victim out of the water, but wipe the chest before placing the pads

How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag mask device?

• observing chest rise

• delivering breaths quickly and forcefully

• always having oxygen attached to the bag

• allowing air to release around the mask

What is the ratio for compressions to breath should be used for 1 rescuer infant CPR?

• 5 compressions to 1 breath

• 20 compressions to 2 breaths

• 15 compressions to 2 breaths

• 30 compressions to 2 breaths

What is a consideration when you are using an AED?

• you should never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AED pads

• on a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock

• AED's can bu used while a victim is submerged in water

• you should not use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker

A 9 year old child has collapsed. After confirming the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What action should occur next, to support a team based resuscitation attempt?

• 2 rescuers alternated using the AED and giving breaths

• 1 rescuer gives CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive

• 2 rescuers alternate giving high quality chest compressions

• 2 rescuers operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths

two rescuers begin high quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2 rescuer CPR?

• Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes

• alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes

• alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles

• alternating giving shocks every 3 cylcles

Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens. Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed

• knowledge sharing

• summarizing and reevaluation

• constructive intervention

• knowing your limitations