CPR & AED

What is the rate for chest compressions per minute for an adult who is not breathing?

• A rate of 80 to 100 compressions per minute

• A rate of no more than 60 compressions per minute

• A rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute

• A rate of 140 to 160 compressions per minute

If someone isn’t breathing or responding, you should start CPR and use an AED if available.

• True

• False

How deep do you push for adult chest compressions?

• One half the depth of the chest

• One third the depth of the chest

• At least 2 inches

• At least 3 inches

What should you do if a person is taking gasping breaths?

• Assume they do not need CPR because they are technically breathing

• Perform CPR because their breathing is irregular

• Give them water

• Evacuate the scene

After every set of 30 compressions, give 4 breaths

• True

• False

What should you do before giving breaths?

• Sit the person upright

• Turn the person over to the side

• Lift the person’s chin and tilt their head back

• Hold their neck and tilt their head

What are the two main skills involved in performing CPR?

• Compressions and breaths

• Compressions and checking for pulse

• Using an AED and listening to heartbeat

• Checking for pulse and breaths

After you find someone not breathing correctly, the first step is

• Perform CPR

• Check for danger around you

• Give breaths

• Use an AED (automated external defibrillator)

How far apart should each breath be?

• 1 minute

• 2 seconds

• 5 seconds

• Only one breath is needed

Before you start CPR, you should

• Call 911

• Use an AED (automated external defibrillator)

• Sit the person upright

• Give them water