Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – Exam A

A person is responsive and showing signs and symptoms of a life-threatening condition but does not consent to care. What should you do?

• Do not give care but instead call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.

• Give care and call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.

• Do not give care and advise the person to seek medical attention immediately.

• Give care because consent is not necessary if the person is responsive and has signs or symptoms of a life-threatening condition.

What are the three important steps to follow in any emergency?

• Call—Check—Secure

• Care—Call—Check

• Check—Call—Care

• Check—Care—Defibrillate

The first signs of an emergency often include which of the following?

• Unusual appearances or behaviors

• Unusual noises

• Unusual odors

• All of the above

Hand washing and use of PPE can help lower your risk for infection when giving care.

• True

• False

About how many seconds should you check for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions?

• No more than 5 to 10 seconds

• At least 20 seconds

• No more than 2 to 4 seconds

• At least 15 seconds

You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check her for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions. She is unresponsive and not breathing. What should you do next?

• Call 9-1-1 and get equipment or tell someone to do so.

• Put the woman in the recovery position.

• Give two breaths.

• Take the woman to the emergency room.

When giving breaths during CPR for adults, children and infants, about how long should each breath last?

• ½ second

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

What is the cycle of chest compressions and breaths in CPR for adults, children and infants?

• 15 chest compressions to 1 breath

• 15 chest compressions to 3 breaths

• 30 chest compressions to 1 breath

• 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths

Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to an infant? Select all that apply.

• Compress the chest to a depth of about 2 inches

• Compress the chest to a depth of about 1½ inches

• Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute

• Compress the chest at a rate of 140 to 180 compressions per minute

You are giving CPR and the first breath does not cause the chest to rise. What should you do?

• Perform a finger sweep.

• Re-tilt the head to ensure that the airway is properly opened and ensure that the nose and mouth are properly sealed before attempting to give another breath.

• Begin the next set of compressions immediately.

• Take a bigger breath and blow with more force when attempting to give another breath.