LGU Ch 9 Quiz

What is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for adult CPR when performed by a single rescuer?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:1

• 20:2

Which device is used to deliver an electric shock to a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest?

• AED

• EKG

• Pulse oximeter

• Blood pressure cuff

What is the first step you should take when you find an unresponsive person who may need CPR?

• Begin chest compressions immediately

• Check for responsiveness and breathing

• Call the person's family

• Give two rescue breaths

Which sign most clearly indicates that a person is experiencing a complete airway obstruction?

• Coughing forcefully

• Speaking in short sentences

• Inability to speak or make sounds

• Breathing rapidly

When using an AED, what should you do immediately after attaching the pads to the victim’s bare chest?

• Begin chest compressions

• Allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm

• Remove the pads and reposition them

• Give two rescue breaths

A child is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe. What is the correct sequence of actions to relieve the obstruction?

• Give back blows followed by abdominal thrusts

• Start CPR immediately

• Give only rescue breaths

• Place the child in the recovery position

During rescue breathing for an adult, how often should you give breaths?

• 1 breath every 2 seconds

• 1 breath every 5-6 seconds

• 2 breaths every 10 seconds

• 1 breath every 10 seconds

You witness a person suddenly collapse and become unresponsive. After calling for help, what evidence would help you determine if you should start CPR?

• The person is breathing normally

• The person is gasping or not breathing at all

• The person is moving their arms

• The person’s skin is warm

A lifeguard finds an unresponsive adult who is not breathing and has no pulse. After starting CPR, another rescuer arrives with an AED. Describe the steps you should take as a team to maximize the victim’s chance of survival.

• Continue CPR while the AED is being set up, then follow AED prompts, switching roles as needed to minimize interruptions in compressions.

• Stop CPR immediately and wait for the AED to be ready before doing anything else.

• Only use the AED if the victim regains consciousness.

• Both rescuers should leave to get more help.

A conscious adult is choking and cannot speak, cough, or breathe. After asking for consent, what is your plan of action, and how would you adapt your approach if the person becomes unresponsive?

• Perform abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive; if unresponsive, begin CPR and check the mouth for the object before giving breaths.

• Give rescue breaths only, regardless of responsiveness.

• Wait for emergency services to arrive without intervening.

• Place the person in the recovery position and monitor.