CPR and Emergency Response Quiz

What is the first step in the emergency response process for CPR?

• Care

• Check

• Call

• Compress

Answer explanation

The first step in CPR is to 'Check' the scene and the victim for safety and responsiveness. This ensures that it is safe to proceed with further actions like calling for help or starting compressions.

When you find someone unresponsive, what should you do after checking the scene for safety?

• Start CPR immediately

• Call for help

• Check the person's responsiveness

• Provide care

Answer explanation

After ensuring the scene is safe, the first step is to check the person's responsiveness. This helps determine the appropriate next actions, such as calling for help or starting CPR if they are unresponsive.

What is the correct order of the emergency response steps?

• Call, Check, Care

• Check, Care, Call

• Check, Call, Care

• Care, Call, Check

Answer explanation

The correct order of emergency response steps is Check, Call, Care. First, check the scene and the victim for safety and responsiveness, then call for help, and finally provide care as needed.

If you are alone and find an adult who needs CPR, what should you do after checking for responsiveness?

• Start CPR immediately

• Call emergency services

• Look for an AED

• Wait for help

Answer explanation

After checking for responsiveness, you should call emergency services before starting CPR. This ensures that professional help is on the way while you provide assistance.

What should you do if the person is not breathing or only gasping after you have called for help?

• Wait for emergency services

• Start CPR

• Place them in the recovery position

• Give them water

Answer explanation

If the person is not breathing or only gasping, you should start CPR immediately. This is crucial to maintain blood flow and oxygen to vital organs until emergency services arrive.

How long should you check for breathing before starting CPR?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 20 seconds

Answer explanation

You should check for breathing for 10 seconds before starting CPR. This duration allows enough time to assess if the person is breathing normally or not, ensuring appropriate action is taken.

What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on an adult?

• 60-80 compressions per minute

• 80-100 compressions per minute

• 100-120 compressions per minute

• 120-140 compressions per minute

Answer explanation

The recommended compression rate for performing CPR on an adult is 100-120 compressions per minute. This rate is effective for maintaining blood circulation during cardiac arrest.

What is the purpose of calling emergency services during the CPR process?

• To get professional medical help on the way

• To inform the family

• To get instructions on CPR

• To report the incident

Answer explanation

Calling emergency services during CPR is crucial to get professional medical help on the way, ensuring that advanced care arrives as soon as possible to increase the chances of survival.

YOU SHOULD CONTINUE CPR UNTIL:

• THE PERSON SHOWS AN OBVIOUS SIGN OF LIFE

• ANOTHER TRAINED RESPONDER OR EMS PERSONNEL TAKE OVER

• YOU ARE TOO EXHAUSTED TO CONTINUE

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

Answer explanation

You should continue CPR until the person shows an obvious sign of life, another trained responder or EMS personnel take over, or you are too exhausted to continue. Therefore, the correct answer is 'ALL OF THE ABOVE'.

How many rescue breaths should you give between sets of chest compressions?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

In CPR, you should give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 chest compressions. This ratio helps ensure that the victim receives adequate oxygen while maintaining effective circulation.