First Aid & CPR Quiz

What is the first step you should take when you see someone who may need CPR?

• Begin chest compressions immediately.

• Check the scene for safety.

• Give two rescue breaths.

• Call the person's name to see if they respond.

Which of the following is the correct depth for chest compressions on an adult during CPR?

• At least 1 inch

• At least 2 inches

• 3 to 4 inches

• 5 to 6 inches

How many chest compressions and rescue breaths should be given in one cycle of CPR for an adult?

• 15 compressions and 2 breaths

• 30 compressions and 2 breaths

• 30 compressions and 1 breath

• 20 compressions and 2 breaths

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

• 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 infant, how should you position your hands?

• Use both hands for chest compressions

• Use the heel of one hand for chest compressions

• Use two fingers for chest compressions

• Use the palm of one hand for chest compressions

What is the purpose of rescue breathing in CPR?

• To restore heart rhythm

• To circulate blood to the brain and organs

• To provide oxygen to the lungs

• To check airway obstruction

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

• Perform back blows and chest thrusts

• Perform back blows and abdominal thrusts

• Give rescue breaths immediately

• Encourage them to cough

Which of the following signs best indicates that a person is in cardiac arrest?

• Severe chest pain

• Unresponsiveness and not breathing

• Sweating and dizziness

• Rapid breathing

What should you do if a person is having a seizure?

• Restrain the person to prevent injury

• Place something in the person's mouth to prevent biting tongue

• Move sharp objects away from the person

• Try to wake the person by shaking them

In the case of a suspected spinal injury, what is the most important thing to avoid?

• Applying a cold pack to the injured area

• Moving the person unless absolutely necessary

• Keeping the person warm

• Giving the person water