CPR Assessment

What is the recommended compression rate per minute for CPR in adults?

• 50-70 compressions

• 60-80 compressions

• 100-120 compressions

• 130-150 compressions

When using an AED, what is the first thing you should do after turning the device on?

• Apply the pads to the patient's chest

• Begin CPR compressions

• Check the patient's airway

• Follow the AED's spoken instructions

How should you clear the airway of a choking infant who is conscious?

• Perform back blows and abdominal thrusts

• Deliver chest compressions

• Tilt the head back and lift the chin

• Give rescue breaths

What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for CPR in adults?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:1

• 20:2

If a person is suffering from a heart attack, what is the first action you should take?

• Lay the person down and elevate their feet

• Give the person aspirin, if not allergic

• Begin CPR immediately

• Apply cold compress to the chest

During rescue breathing for an adult, how often should you give breaths if the person is not breathing but has a pulse?

• Once every 5 seconds

• Once every 10 seconds

• Once every 6 seconds

• Once every 12 seconds

What is the correct depth of chest compressions for an adult during CPR?

• At least 1 inch

• At least 1.5 inches

• At least 2 inches

• At least 2.5 inches

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

• The patient is lying on a hard surface

• No one is touching the patient

• The patient's chest is dry

• All of the above

In the absence of a spinal injury, what is the best position to place an unconscious breathing victim?

• Supine position

• Prone position

• Recovery position

• Fowler's position

What is the first step in the basic life support (BLS) sequence?

• Open the airway

• Check for responsiveness

• Call for help

• Begin chest compressions