CPR Knowledge Quiz

What is the first step in verifying scene safety for CPR?

• Call 9-1-1 immediately

• Do not enter an unsafe environment

• Check the victim's pulse

• Begin chest compressions

How often should you check the pulse during rescue breathing for an adult?

• Every 1 minute

• Every 2 minutes

• Every 3 minutes

• Every 5 minutes

What is the compression rate for CPR?

• 80-100 compressions per minute

• 100-120 compressions per minute

• 120-140 compressions per minute

• 140-160 compressions per minute

Where should hand placement be for CPR on an adult?

• Upper half of the breastbone

• Lower half of the breastbone

• Center of the chest

• Just below the collarbone

What is the recommended compression depth for an infant during CPR?

• 1/2 the depth of the chest

• 1/3 the depth of the chest

• 1/4 the depth of the chest

• 1/5 the depth of the chest

What should you do if you are alone and witness the collapse of a child?

• Call 9-1-1 immediately

• Perform CPR for 2 minutes before calling 9-1-1

• Leave the victim to call 9-1-1 first, and look for an AED

• Check for breathing and pulse

What should be done if a victim has a definite pulse but is not breathing?

• Begin chest compressions

• Administer naloxone

• Perform rescue breathing

• Use an AED

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for one rescuer performing CPR on an adult?

• 15 compressions : 2 breaths

• 20 compressions : 2 breaths

• 30 compressions : 2 breaths

• 40 compressions : 2 breaths