Adult CPR First Aid

You are using an AED. Before pressing the shock button as indicated by the AED you would do the following?

• Shout clear and look to make sure no one is in contact with the victim

• Continue with 8 cycles of CPR

• Shout clear and then press the shock button

• Make sure chest compression are not interrupted

A 14 year old is in cardiac arrest and the AED arrives on the scene. What type of AED pads will you apply?

• adult pads

• adolescent pads

• pediatric pads

• child pads

You find a victim whose chest is covered with water. The AED arrives to the scene. Before using the AED you would?

• All the options are incorrect

• Do not use the AED because the victim is covered with water

• Continue with AED usage while not delaying CPR

• Quickly wipe the chest before placing the AED pads

How do you know the victim is receiving adequate breaths during CPR?

• the victim's stomach rises

• the victim's chin begins to move forward

• there is no definite way to tell with out medical intervention

• the victim's chest rises

After performing 30 high quality chest compressions on an adult victim, the next step is to?

• Continue with compressions at 30/min for 5 cycles

• Give 2 rescue breaths

• Activate the emergency response system

• check for a pulse

Which of the following statements is incorrect about performing chest compressions?

• allow the chest to come half way to it's normal position

• minimize interruptions

• press down at least 2 inches

• position yourself at the side of the victim

You are first to the scene and you find an unresponsive person who is not breathing and has thrown up. You feel CPR is not something you are comfortable giving them. What would be the next best thing for you to do?

• wipe off the face or cover with a shirt

• compression only CPR

• go and get help

• do not start CPR

You have delivered an AED shock to a patient. What should you do next?

• Check to see if the victim has a pulse.

• start CPR again, beginning with chest compressions

• put the AED away and wait for EMS to arrive

• deliver 2 rescue breaths to the victim

If you are alone and come upon a person who may need CPR, the first thing you should do is:

• activate the emergency response system

• begin CPR

• go for an AED

• make sure the scene is safe