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WorksheetsFirst Aid Study Guide
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR.
1. When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
At 5-minute intervals
When placing the AED pads
About every 2 minutes
Never switch rescuers
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?
Immediately take over chest compressions
Stand back and await direction from the second rescuer
Tell the rescuer the compressions are wrong
Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil
Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival?
It prevents cardiac arrest.
It provides normal respiration.
It prevents respiratory arrest.
It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm.
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse.
4. Which action is most likely to positively impact his survival?
Performing high-quality CPR
Ensuring scene safety
Providing rescue breaths
Checking the pulse frequently
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?
You need to compress at a rate of at least 120 per minute.”
“You need to compress at a rate of 80 to 120 per minute.”
“You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.”
“You need to compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute.”
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
Do not move the person, and do not use the AED
Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when using an AED?
They should never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AED pads
On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock.
AEDs can only be used while a person is submerged in water.
They should never use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker.
Why is defibrillation important?
There is a 100% success rate.
It is not important for cardiac arrest.
It prevents rearrest from occurring.
It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing
Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing
Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR THE MOST?
Has a strong pulse and is breathing
Has no normal breathing and no pulse
Has a pulse and is having trouble breathing
Has normal breathing and has a pulse
Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.”
Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
Knowledge sharing
Constructive intervention
Summarizing and reevaluation
Knowing your limitations
When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person whom you know is choking, what modification
should you incorporate?
You do not give breaths to an unresponsive choking victim.
You should attempt a jaw thrust instead of a head tilt‒chin lift.
Each time you open the airway, you look for the obstructing object.
There are no modifications to CPR for an unresponsive choking victim.
Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR?
Has a strong pulse and is breathing
Has no normal breathing and no pulse
Has a pulse and is having trouble breathing
Has normal breathing and has a pulse
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is
no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing
Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing
Why is defibrillation important?
There is a 100% success rate.
It is not important for cardiac arrest.
It prevents rearrest from occurring.
It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when using an AED?
They should never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AED pads.
On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock.
AEDs can only be used while a person is submerged in water.
They should never use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker.
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
Do not move the person, and do not use the AED
Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival?
It prevents cardiac arrest.
It provides normal respiration.
It prevents respiratory arrest.
It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm.
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your
next course of action?
Immediately take over chest compressions
Stand back and await direction from the second rescuer
Tell the rescuer the compressions are wrong
Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil
