Hands-Only CPR Fact Sheet

Why is it important to learn Hands-Only CPR?

• To improve cardiovascular health

• To be prepared to save a life in emergencies

• To enhance physical fitness

• To comply with legal requirements

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

• Over 70 percent

• 50 percent

• 30 percent

• 10 percent

What are the two steps of Hands-Only CPR?

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

• Check for breathing and give rescue breaths

• Perform abdominal thrusts and back blows

• Elevate the legs and perform chest compressions

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 chest 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

• 90 to 110 compressions per minute