LGU Chpt 9 Quiz

Why is CPR and AED training important?

• It helps diagnose heart conditions.

• It ensures immediate intervention during cardiac emergencies.

• It is only useful for medical professionals.

• It eliminates the need for emergency services.

The purpose of CPR is to maintain circulation and breathing until advanced care arrives.

• True

• False

The concept that emphasizes early recognition, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, effective advanced care, and post-cardiac arrest care is known as the ________.

Which of the following is a common sign of cardiac arrest?

• Severe headache

• Unresponsiveness

• High fever

• Nausea

Should you call emergency medical services (EMS) if you suspect someone is in cardiac arrest?

• Yes

• No

Proper hand placement for chest compressions is in the center of the chest, on the lower half of the sternum.

• True

• False

The recommended compression rate for performing chest compressions is _______ compressions per minute.

• 100mph

• 100-120 bpm

• 150-160bpm

• 100-120ph

When providing rescue breaths, the airway should be opened using the:

• Head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver

• Jaw-thrust maneuver

• Tongue-jaw lift

• Heimlich maneuver

Should the ratio of compressions to ventilations for an adult be 30:2?

• Yes

• No

An AED is used to restore a normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest.

• True

• False