Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is used for:

• treating broken bones

• performing surgery

• reviving someone from cardiac arrest

• curing infections

What are the two types of CPR?

• Hands-only CPR and Traditional CPR

• Basic CPR and Advanced CPR

• Adult CPR and Child CPR

• Emergency CPR and Routine CPR

Hands-Only CPR is also known as ________.

• Hands-Only CPR is also known as compression-only CPR.

• Hands-Only CPR is also known as mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

• Hands-Only CPR is also known as full CPR.

• Hands-Only CPR is also known as assisted breathing CPR.

What is the only step involved in Hands-Only CPR?

• Chest compressions

• Rescue breaths

• Calling 911

• Checking pulse

Traditional CPR can be remembered by the acronym CAB. CAB stands for:

• Compression, Airway, Breathing

• Circulation, Airway, Breathing

• Compression, Airway, Blood flow

• Circulation, Airway, Blood flow

Before beginning CPR, what should you do if two people are available?

• Check the scene for safety

• Call emergency services

• Start chest compressions

• Assign roles and responsibilities

Before beginning CPR, what should you do if the victim appears unconscious?

• Check for responsiveness and call emergency services

• Start CPR immediately

• Look for a first aid kit

• Wait for help to arrive

What is the first step of traditional CPR?

• Check the scene for safety

• Call emergency services

• Open the airway

• Begin chest compressions

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions for a child during CPR?

• The recommended depth for chest compressions for a child during CPR is about 1.5 inches (4 cm).

• The recommended depth for chest compressions for a child during CPR is about 2 inches (5 cm).

• The recommended depth for chest compressions for a child during CPR is about 0.5 inches (1.25 cm).

• The recommended depth for chest compressions for a child during CPR is about 3 inches (7.5 cm).

What is step two of traditional CPR?

• Check for Pulse or Breathing

• Check the scene for safety

• Call emergency services

• Open the airway