CPR Basics

CPR means .....

• Caring Pulmonary Resuscitation

• Cardiopulmonary Reflex

• Cardio Pulse Response

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Which of the following is the FIRST step in performing CPR?

• Start chest compressions

• Check for responsiveness

• Call for emergency help

• Give rescue breaths

How many chest compressions should be given per minute during CPR?

• 60-80

• 80-90

• 100-120

• 200-220

What is the primary purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

• To monitor heart rate

• To deliver an electric shock to the heart

• To provide oxygen to the patient

• To measure blood pressure

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

• About .5 inch

• About 5 inches

• About 2 inches

• About 2.5 inches

What should you do if a person is choking and cannot breathe or speak?

• Perform CPR immediately

• Give abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

• Give rescue breaths

• Call for emergency help and wait

What is the main difference between Hands-Only CPR and traditional CPR?

• Hands-Only CPR does not include chest compressions

• Hands-Only CPR does not include rescue breaths

• Hands-Only CPR is only for use on children

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

• One hand on top of the other, fingers interlocked

• One hand on the chest, the other on the abdomen

• Both hands on the chest, side by side

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

Which of the following is a key difference when performing CPR on a infant compared to an adult?

• Use only two fingers for chest compressions

• Give more rescue breaths

• Perform compressions at a slower rate

• Use more force during compressions

What should you do if an AED advises a shock?

• Continue chest compressions

• Stop CPR and clear the area

• Give rescue breaths

• Turn off the AED