CPR Final Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024
What do you do if the AED says "no shock advised"? - ANSWER-continue chest compressions
What is the first step when using the AED? - ANSWER-turn it on
Where do you place AED pads on adults and children? - ANSWER-upper right chest and
lower le...
What do you do if the AED says "no shock advised"? - ANSWER-continue chest compressions
What is the first step when using the AED? - ANSWER-turn it on
Where do you place AED pads on adults and children? - ANSWER-upper right chest and
lower left chest
Where do you place AED pads on infants? - ANSWER-middle of chest and
middle of back
What is defibrillation? - ANSWER-shocking the heartbeat back into rhythm
How do you recognize an emergency? - ANSWER-the scene has unusual sights and sounds
How long should a rescue breath last on an adult or child? - ANSWER-3 seconds
How long should a rescue breath last on an infant? - ANSWER-1 second
How far do you push the chest down when performing CPR on an adult or child? - ANSWER-2 inches
How far do you push the chest down when performing CPR on an infant? - ANSWER-1/2 inch
Severe chest pain usually indicates: - ANSWER-heart attack
, If chest pain lasts for more than __-__ minutes, the person is probably experiencing a ________. -
ANSWER-3-5 minutes; heart attack
How many cycles of CPR do we do? - ANSWER-5 cycles
(30 compressions to 2 breaths)
What is the Cardiac Chain of Survival? - ANSWER-early detection
early 911
early CPR
early AED
early EMS
Should you move a person if you suspect they have a head or neck injury? - ANSWER-NO
When is the only time to move someone who has suffered a head or neck injury? - ANSWER-the scene
becomes unsafe
What are the standard precautions of care? - ANSWER-gloves, gown, face shield
If you have no gloves or face shield what can you do to help? - ANSWER-hands only CPR
How do you perform the Heimlich Maneuver on adults? - ANSWER-5 back blows, and
5 abdominal thrusts
How do you perform the Heimlich Maneuver on small children and infants? - ANSWER--lay child on their
stomach on your forearm with your hand positioned around their jaw to stabilize their head
-give 5 back blows while angling child's so that their head is slanted downward
-carefully flip child over and give 5 chest compressions with
How long should you check for signs of life? - ANSWER-no longer than 10 seconds
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