BLS for Healthcare Providers: CPR Techniques Quiz

What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on adults?

• At least 50 compressions per minute

• At least 60 compressions per minute

• At least 100 compressions per minute

• At least 120 compressions per minute

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

• At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)

• At least 2 inches (5 cm)

• At least 2.5 inches (6.4 cm)

• At least 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps for CPR?

• Airway, Breathing, Compressions

• Breathing, Compressions, Airway

• Compressions, Airway, Breathing

• Breathing, Airway, Compressions

For two-rescuer CPR on an adult, how often should rescuers switch roles?

• Every 1 minute

• Every 2 minutes

• Every 5 minutes

• They should not switch roles

When providing rescue breaths during CPR, how long should each breath last?

• About 1 second

• About 2 seconds

• About 3 seconds

• About 4 seconds

What is the recommended method for opening the airway of an unconscious adult who is not breathing?

• Jaw-thrust maneuver

• Head tilt-chin lift maneuver

• Back slaps

• Abdominal thrusts

If an adult victim is unresponsive and not breathing, after calling for help, what is your next step?

• Begin rescue breathing

• Start chest compressions

• Check for a pulse

• Apply an automated external defibrillator (AED)

How should you position your hands when performing chest compressions on an adult?

• One hand on top of the other, with fingers interlocked

• Both hands side by side on the center of the chest

• One hand on the forehead and the other on the chest

• Hands at the side of the chest

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths when performing CPR on an adult by a single rescuer?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:1

• 20:2

When using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on an adult, what is the first step you should take?

• Apply the pads to the victim's bare chest

• Turn on the AED

• Deliver a shock

• Check for a pulse