CPR Practice Questions 2022 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Why is recoil important during compressions? CORRECT ANSWERS: It allows complete refilling of the heart. Incomplete recoil will reduce the blood flow created by the chest compressions. How long should take to deliver a regular breath? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1 second to deliver each breath. You must deliver enough air to make the victims chest rise. What is the compression-ventilation ratio for a one man CPR on a child or infant? CORRECT ANSWERS: 30:2 Rescuers should try to minimize interruptions to less than ______ seconds. CORRECT ANSWERS: 10 seconds When should you administer rescue breaths to victims? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1- No breathing, but with a pulse 2- Inadequate breathing When should you activate 911 for an adult if you are alone and you witness the collapse? CORRECT ANSWERS: Immediately...then come back and give CPR. When should you activate 911 for an child or infant if you did not witness the collapse and you are alone? CORRECT ANSWERS: After 5 cycles or 2 minutes of CPR What compression method should you use for an adult? CORRECT ANSWERS: Heel of one hand, other hand on top. What compression method should you use for an infant? CORRECT ANSWERS: 2 fingers or 2 thumbs encircling When dealing with a conscious choking patient what treatment/ action should you take? CORRECT ANSWERS: Heimlich How long should you continue the Hemlich on a choking patient? CORRECT ANSWERS: Repeat until the object is expelled or victim becomes unresponsive In a conscious choking infant what action should you take? CORRECT ANSWERS: 5 chest thrusts and 5 back slaps. Continue until object is expelled or victim becomes unresponsive What are the rescue breathing rates for an adult CORRECT ANSWERS: 1 breath every 5-6 seconds What are the rescue breathing rates for an child or infant?