AED and CPR Emergency Quiz

Who can use an AED in an emergency situation?

• Only medical professionals

• Only people trained in CPR

• Anyone, even without training

• Only emergency medical technicians (EMTs)

How do you know if you should use an AED on a person?

• If they are breathing normally

• If they are unresponsive and not breathing

• If they are having seizures

• If their heart rate is too high

When should you use adult pads versus child pads on an AED?

• Use child pads for anyone under 8 years old

• Use adult pads for anyone under 1 year old

• Use adult pads for children under 55 pounds

• Use child pads for adults

What should you do if you are unsure of the condition of a person in shock?

• Wait for the person to stabilize

• Call 9-1-1 immediately

• Perform CPR right away

• Leave the person alone to rest

What does PEERL help assess in a victim?

• Pulse rate

• Eye response to light

• Blood pressure

• Skin temperature

How should CPR for a baby be performed if there is no barrier device available?

• Use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation without any barriers

• Perform chest compressions only

• Give compressions without rescue breaths

• Use an automated external defibrillator

What does D-O-T-S stand for in a rapid patient assessment?

• Distress, Obstructions, Temperature, Sensation

• Deformities, Open wounds, Tenderness, Swelling

• Dehydration, Overexertion, Temperature, Symptoms

• None of the above

What is the recommended compression depth for CPR on a child?

• 1 inch

• 1.5 inches

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

When performing CPR on a child, what is the ratio of compressions to breaths?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:1

• 1:1

How can you tell if a choking baby is conscious or unconscious?

• If the baby is crying, they are conscious

• If the baby is limp, they are conscious

• If the baby is coughing, they are unconscious

• If the baby is not crying, they are unconscious