Hands-Only CPR Fact Sheet

Why is it important to learn Hands-Only CPR?

• It helps in emergencies by providing immediate assistance.

• It is a fun activity to learn.

• It is a mandatory requirement for all jobs.

• It is a way to pass time.

What percentage of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes?

• Over 70 percent

• 50 percent

• 30 percent

• 10 percent

The two steps of Hands-Only CPR are:

• Call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest

• Check for breathing and give rescue breaths

• Perform chest compressions and check for a pulse

• Administer an AED and perform rescue breaths

Hands-Only CPR has been shown to be as effective in the first few minutes as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public.

• True

• False

What is the recommended rate of compressions per minute when performing Hands-Only CPR?

• 100 to 120 compressions per minute

• 80 to 100 compressions per minute

• 120 to 140 compressions per minute

• 60 to 80 compressions per minute