CPR and First Aid Test

Which of the following life threatening situations should result in immediate contact with 911?

• Unconsciousness

• Choking

• All of the above

What is cardiopulmary resuscitation (CPR)?

• a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths

• a device that automatically diagnoses the life threatening cardiac arrhythmias

• the application of electrical therapy to allow the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm

• a combination of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts

What does AED stand for?

• Associated Equipment Distributors

• Automated External Defibrillator

• Automated External Developer

• Academy for Educations Development

When dealing with another person's bodily fluids you should:

• Always wear gloves

• Don't expose cuts or scratches to another person's blood

• Wash hands with soap and water after exposure

• All of the above

How many chest compressions and rescue breaths are mandated, within 1 cycle of CPR?

• 100:1

• 35:2

• 30:2

• 50:2

Give chest compressions to an adult at a depth of _________ inches. 

• at least 1/12
• at least 2
• at least 2 1/2
• at least 3

After you place the AED on the ground near the person’s head, you should first: 

• clear the person before pressing the shock button
• apply AED pads
• wait for AED prompts
• turn on the AED

After placing the AED pads on the person’s bare chest, you should: 

• follow AED prompts
• quickly press the shock button
• recheck the person for response
• recheck the person for breathing

 The AED prompts you not to touch the person while it is analyzing the heart rhythm. You should: 

• stop CPR because it is no longer needed after an AED arrives
• continue CPR until the AED prompts to push the shock button
• stop CPR while the AED is analyzing
•  none of the above

The AED states “Shock advised” and prompts you to push the shock button. Before pushing the shock button you should: 

• say "Clear!" while looking up and down the person or his clothes
• immediately press the shock button because you already know that no one is nearby
• check the battery life to ensure there is enough to deliver a shock
• recheck pad placement to make sure the shock will be delivered