Essential CPR and First Aid Skills

What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions on an adult during CPR?

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

• Two hands on the center of the chest, one on top of the other

• Two fingers on the lower half of the breastbone

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

How deep should chest compressions be when performing CPR on an adult?

• About 1 inch (2.5 cm)

• About 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)

• About 2 inches (5 cm)

• About 3 inches (7.6 cm)

When performing CPR on an infant, what is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 20:2

• 10:2

What is the correct technique for performing chest compressions on an infant?

• Use two fingers on the center of the chest

• Use the heel of one hand on the center of the chest

• Use both hands, one on top of the other, on the center of the chest

• Use the heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone

What is the first step in using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

• Attach the electrode pads to the victim's chest

• Turn on the AED

• Press the shock button

• Check the victim's pulse

Why are chest compressions important during CPR?

• They provide oxygen to the lungs

• They help circulate blood to vital organs

• They clear the airway

• They prevent the victim from moving

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

• Severe headache

• Sudden loss of consciousness

• High fever

• Persistent cough

What should you do if an adult is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe?

• Perform CPR immediately

• Give back blows and abdominal thrusts

• Offer a glass of water

• Wait for the person to start coughing

How should you position an infant when performing back blows for choking?

• Lying flat on their back

• Sitting upright in a chair

• Face down on your forearm, supporting the head

• Standing upright

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute during CPR for adults?

• 60-80 compressions per minute

• 80-100 compressions per minute

• 100-120 compressions per minute

• 120-140 compressions per minute