CPR Review

When giving abdominal thrusts to a choking adult, you should use

• an open palm.

• two hands like compressions.

• one fist with the other hand on top of the fist.

It is important to have a a staggered stance and strong lower body foundation when giving abdominal thrusts to a choking adult.

• True

• False

You should place your closed fist above the ____ of a choking victim.

• collarbone.

• breastbone.

• navel.

If a person is choking, you should encourage them to

• position themselves over a chair to help with removing an object.

• continue coughing.

• slap them on the back.

if giving breaths to an unconscious, choking victim, you should

• always perform a blind finger sweep.

• give breaths without worrying about the object.

• quickly check for an objects in their mouth before giving breaths.

The head tilt chin lift is the method for opening the airway.

• True

• False

The first step in using an AED is to

• apply the pads.

• call 911.

• turn it on.

When the AED says it is analyzing, you should

• give a visual and verbal sign to stay clear of the victim.

• check the victim's pulse.

• press the shock button.

The best way to know if your breath went in is to

• watch for stomach rise.

• watch for chest rise.

• see if you can feel it.

A breath should last no longer than

• 3 seconds.

• 2 seconds.

• 1 second.