CPR and First Aid Certification Exam
*Q&A* |Verified Study Set| 2025/2024
[with diagrams from page 3]
What is the first action you should take before providing CPR to an individual?
Ensure the scene is safe
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?
At least 2 inches
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CPR and First Aid Certification Exam
*Q&A* |Verified Study Set| 2025/2024
[with diagrams from page 3]
What is the first action you should take before providing CPR to an individual?
Ensure the scene is safe
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?
At least 2 inches
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
How do you check for responsiveness before starting CPR?
Tap the person’s shoulders and shout, “Are you okay?”
What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions during adult CPR?
Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, with the other hand on top, interlocking
fingers.
How often should you give rescue breaths during CPR for an adult?
After every 30 chest compressions, give 2 rescue breaths.
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,What is the primary purpose of performing chest compressions?
To maintain blood flow to the brain and vital organs
What should you do if a choking person becomes unresponsive?
Begin CPR immediately and call for emergency help.
How long should each rescue breath last during CPR?
1 second per breath
How can you determine if someone requires CPR?
The person is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no pulse.
How many chest compressions should you perform per minute during CPR?
100 to 120 compressions per minute
If an automated external defibrillator (AED) is available, when should you use it?
As soon as it arrives, following the prompts
What should you do after applying the AED pads and turning on the device?
Follow the AED prompts and ensure no one is touching the person during shock delivery.
symptoms of heat stroke
2
,hot, dry skin; higher than normal body temperature; rapid pulse; rapid, shallow breathing; could
lose consciousness
treatment of heat stroke
seek medical help, move to cool place, cool body rapidly by immersing victim in cool (not cold)
water or placing icepacks where large blood vessels are; only give food/water if not vomiting
prevention of heat-related illness
drink at least 6-8 ounces of water 10 times a day when active in warm, humid weather
frostbite
condition in which the body tissues become frozen, circulation ceases when ice forms within the
tissues
symptoms of frostbite
3
, skin looks white, gray or blue; numbness; severe pain when warmth is returned to area
treatment of frostbite
do not rub; remove wet or tight clothing; cover with dry, sterile dressing; warm the area slowly
with warm, not hot water
hypothermia hypo=under therm=heat
condition in which the internal body temperature becomes dangerously low because the body
loses heat faster than it can generate heat
symptoms of hypothermia
stiff muscles, cold skin; shivering; weakness and dizziness; slow breathing and heart rate`
treatment of hypothermia
4
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