MIDTERM EXAM

What is the first action to take when you arrive at the scene of an emergency?

• Assess the situation for safety

• Activate Medical Help

• Provide care immediately

• Assessing Responsiveness

Which of the following is a sign of a heart attack?

• Sudden dizziness

• Chest pain or discomfort

• Nausea or vomiting

• All of the above

The recovery position is used for a person who?

• Is breathing normally and is unconscious

• Is conscious and responsive

• Is having seizure

• Has a head injury

When performing CPR on an adult, the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths is?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:2

• 10:2

How deep should chest compressions be in an adult?

• About 1 inch

• About 2 inches

• About 3 inches

• At least 4 inches

What is the proper hand placement for chest compressions on an adult?

• Above the sternum

• Center of the chest, lower half of the sternum

• Near the collarbone

• At the ribs

In what situation would you use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

• When a person is breathing normally

• When a person is unresponsive and not breathing

• When a person is conscious but in distress

• When a person has a pulse but is unresponsive

Which of the following is a sign that someone is experiencing a heart attack?

• Sudden shortness of breath

• Chest pain or discomfort

• Pain in arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach

• All of the above

When providing rescue breaths, how long should each breathe last?

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 10 seconds

What is the correct action to take if you encounter a child who is unresponsive and not breathing?

• Call 911 and then start CPR

• Perform CPR for 1 minute before calling 911

• Shake her or him and shout for help

• Check for pulse for 10 seconds