CPR Knowledge Quiz

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

• 60–80/min

• 80–100/min

• 100–120/min

• 120–140/min

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on an adult?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 15:1

• 30:1

When should you switch rescuers during two-person CPR on an adult to prevent fatigue?

• Every 1 minute

• Every 2 minutes (about every 5 cycles)

• After administering defibrillation

• Only if one rescuer becomes exhausted

What is the first action you should take upon encountering an unresponsive adult in a public area?

• Begin chest compressions immediately

• Check for a pulse for up to 10 seconds

• Tap and shout to assess responsiveness

• Call for emergency services only

What is the correct depth of chest compressions for an adult?

• At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)

• At least 2 inches (5 cm)

• At least 2.5 inches (6 cm)

• At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)

You find a child (1–8 years old) unresponsive and not breathing normally. After calling for help, what ratio do you use for two-rescuer CPR?

• 30:2

• 15:2

• 5:1

• 10:2

When using an AED, what should you do immediately after the device analyzes the rhythm and advises a shock?

• Deliver the shock without touching the patient

• Resume chest compressions while AED charges

• Check for a pulse again

• Turn the AED off

What is the recommended action for an adult who is choking but still able to cough forcefully?

• Begin abdominal thrusts immediately

• Encourage them to cough and monitor closely

• Perform blind finger sweeps

• Start chest compressions

How often should you rotate the person performing chest compressions during prolonged CPR?

• Every 30 seconds

• Every 1–2 minutes

• Only after administering medications

• At the rescuer’s discretion

Which of the following best describes “high-quality” CPR?

• Compression depth ≥2 inches, rate 100–120/min, full recoil, minimal interruptions

• Compression depth ≥1 inch, rate 80–100/min, partial recoil, pauses for breaths

• Compression depth ≥2.5 inches, rate 120–140/min, no ventilation

• Compression depth ≥3 inches, rate 90–110/min, intermittent pauses