DRSABCD Revision

For a child or adult (over 1 year), how many hands should you use for chest compressions during CPR?

• 1 or 2 hands on the centre of the chest.

• Only 1 hand on the lower abdomen.

• 2 fingers on the side of the chest.

• Both elbows on the chest

What is the first step in the CPR guide according to the Royal Life Saving New South Wales?

• Check for Response

• Check for Danger

• Send for Help

• Start CPR

What is the recommended compression rate for CPR for both adults and infants?

• 100-120 compressions per minute.

• 60-80 compressions per minute.

• 140-160 compressions per minute.

• 80-100 compressions per minute.

What is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for adults?

• 10:1

• 20:2

• 15:2

• 30:2

When checking for response, what should you do?

• Squeeze their shoulders & hands, ask the casualty questions

• Call Triple Zero (000)

• Start CPR immediately

• Attach defibrillator

If the casualty is not breathing normally, what should you do?

• Place casualty on their side

• Start CPR

• Attach defibrillator

• Check for response

How often should you switch rescuers during CPR to prevent fatigue?

• Every 2 minutes

• Only when the rescuer is tired

• Every 5 minutes

• Every 10 minutes

If the casualty is unresponsive, what should you do next?

• Open the airway

• Send for help by calling Triple Zero (000)

• Start CPR

• Check for danger

For an infant (0-1 year), what is the correct compression point for CPR?

• fingers on the centre of the chest.

• Heel of one hand on the lower half of the sternum.

• Two hands on the upper abdomen.

• Thumbs encircling the chest

When should you attach a defibrillator during CPR?

• As soon as available, follow prompts.

• After 10 minutes of CPR only if the patient is breathing.

• Only after checking for a pulse for 2 minutes.

• Once the ambulance arrives and paramedics instruct you.