WSU Res Life CPR Review

What is the first step you should take when you see someone potentially choking?

• Ask them if they are choking and can speak or cough.

• Begin back blows immediately.

• Call 911 right away.

• Perform abdominal thrusts without asking any questions.

How many back blows should you give to a choking adult before attempting abdominal thrusts?

• 3

• 5

• 10

• As many as needed until the object is dislodged.

When performing CPR on an adult, how deep should chest compressions be?

• At least 1 inch

• At least 2 inches

• 2 to 2.4 inches

• 3 to 4 inches

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

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:1

• 10:2

What is the first thing you should do after turning on an AED?

• Apply the pads to the victim's bare chest.

• Begin CPR immediately.

• Wait for the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.

• Check the victim's airway for blockages.

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult?

• Both pads on the left side of the chest

• One pad on the chest and one on the back

• One pad below the right collarbone and the other on the left side of the chest

• Both pads on the lower abdomen

If an AED advises a shock, what should you ensure before delivering the shock?

• The victim is lying on a soft surface.

• No one is touching the victim.

• The victim has a pulse.

• The victim is breathing normally.

What should you do if the AED pads risk touching each other (e.g., on a small child or infant)?

• Use one pad only.

• Place one pad on the chest and the other on the back.

• Cut the pads to fit.

• Do not use the AED.

A person is having trouble breathing and has a rash on their face and neck. What sudden illness are they likely experiencing?

• Stroke

• Anaphylaxis

• Diabetic Emergency

• Heart Attack

If an epinephrine auto-injector is available, where should you administer it during an anaphylactic reaction?

• Into the arm muscle.

• Into the thigh muscle.

• Under the tongue.

• Into the abdomen.