CPR and First Aid

How long should you check for breathing while performing CPR?

• No more than 20 seconds

• No more than 15 seconds

• No more than 10 seconds

• No more than 5 seconds

What is the purpose of CPR?

• To circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs

• To provide oxygen directly to the lungs

• To clear the airway

• To restart the heart

What is the correct technique to open the airway for rescue breaths?

• Neck extension

• Jaw-thrust

• Mouth-to-mouth

• Head-tilt/chin-lift

What is the correct hand position for performing chest compressions?

• Two hands centered on the chest

• Two hands on the abdomen

• One hand on the chest

• One hand on the neck

What should you do if the first rescue breath does not make the chest rise?

• Call 9-1-1 immediately

• Check for a pulse

• Retilt the head and ensure a proper seal before giving the second breath

• Continue with chest compressions

When should CPR be performed?

• When someone is bleeding

• When someone is responsive and breathing normally

• When someone is having a seizure

• When someone is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping

What is the correct body position for performing chest compressions?

• Sitting beside the person

• Lying down beside the person

• Kneeling beside the person with shoulders directly over hands

• Standing beside the person

What should you do if the person is not breathing and you have called 9-1-1?

• Check for a pulse

• Begin chest compressions immediately

• Wait for emergency services to arrive

• Give the person water

What should you do after giving 30 chest compressions?

• Call 9-1-1

• Check for a pulse

• Give 2 rescue breaths

• Stop and rest

What should you do if an AED becomes available while performing CPR?

• Stop CPR immediately and use the AED

• Finish the current cycle of compressions and breaths, then use the AED

• Ignore the AED and continue CPR

• Wait for emergency services to use the AED