Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – Exam A - CPR

When giving breaths during CPR for adults, children and infants, about how long should each breath last?

• ½ second

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

What is the cycle of chest compressions and breaths in CPR for adults, children and infants?

• 15 chest compressions to 1 breath

• 15 chest compressions to 3 breaths

• 30 chest compressions to 1 breath

• 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths

Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to an infant? Select all that apply.

• Compress the chest to a depth of about 2 inches

• Compress the chest to a depth of about 1½ inches

• Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute

• Compress the chest at a rate of 140 to 180 compressions per minute

You are giving CPR and the first breath does not cause the chest to rise. What should you do?

• Perform a finger sweep.

• Re-tilt the head to ensure that the airway is properly opened and ensure that the nose and mouth are properly sealed before attempting to give another breath.

• Begin the next set of compressions immediately.

• Take a bigger breath and blow with more force when attempting to give another breath.

Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to an adult? Select all that apply.

• Compress the chest to a depth of at least ½ inch

• Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute

• Compress the chest to a depth of at least 2 inches

• Compress the chest at a rate of 140 to 180 compressions per minute

When you give care to an adult or child who is responsive and choking, where should you position your fist to give abdominal thrusts?

• In the center of the breastbone

• In the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel

• On the rib cage

• Between the shoulder blades

When giving breaths to an adult, you should open the airway by tilting the head to which position?

• Slightly past neutral

• Past neutral

• Neutral

• You should not tilt the head.

Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to a child? Select all that apply.

• Compress the chest to a depth of about 2 inches

• Compress the chest to a depth of about 1½ inches

• Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute

• Compress the chest at a rate of 140 to 180 compressions per minute

When you give care to an infant who is responsive and choking, what is the correct technique to give chest thrusts?

• Two fingers pressing in the center of the chest

• One hand pressing in the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel

• Two hands pressing on the rib cage

• One hand pressing between the shoulder blades

When giving chest compression to a small child, you can use a one-hand technique. True or False?

• True

• False