American Heart Association BLS Quiz

What does CPR stand for?

• Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation

• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Careful Pulmonary Resuscitation

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

• 30:2

• 10:1

• 15:2

• 5:1

When should you use an AED?

• When someone is feeling tired.

• When someone has a broken bone.

• When someone has a headache.

• When someone is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

What is the first step in the chain of survival?

• Performing surgery

• Early recognition and activation of the emergency response system.

• Waiting for the patient to stabilize on their own

• Administering medication

What are the signs of cardiac arrest?

• Sudden loss of responsiveness, no normal breathing, and no pulse.

• Gradual loss of responsiveness, shallow breathing, and weak pulse.

• Sudden loss of responsiveness, shallow breathing, and weak pulse.

• Gradual loss of responsiveness, no normal breathing, and weak pulse.

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adult CPR?

• At least 2 inches

• 1-1.5 inches

• 4-4.5 inches

• 3-3.5 inches

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer CPR on a child?

• 10 compressions to 1 ventilation

• 30 compressions to 2 ventilations

• 20 compressions to 3 ventilations

• 15 compressions to 2 ventilations

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute in CPR?

• 60-80 compressions

• 100-120 compressions

• 80-100 compressions

• 120-140 compressions

What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions in adult CPR?

• On the lower half of the breastbone

• On the upper half of the breastbone

• On the left side of the chest

• On the right side of the chest

What are the signs that a victim needs CPR?

• No gasping, no pulse

• No breathing or only gasping, no pulse

• Only gasping, has a pulse

• Breathing, no pulse