How to perform CPR - Exam
  • 1. What does CPR stand for?
A) Cardiac Pulmonary Response
B) Cerebral Pulmonary Reaction
C) Cardiovascular Pressure Recovery
D) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • 2. What is the first step you should take when approaching a person who may need CPR?
A) Start chest compressions immediately
B) Call 911 immediately
C) Assess the scene for safety
D) Check for medical identification
  • 3. After ensuring the scene is safe, what is the next step?
A) Begin rescue breaths
B) Start chest compressions
C) Look for obvious injuries
D) Check for responsiveness
  • 4. If the person is unresponsive, what should you do next?
A) Leave the person to find help
B) Begin rescue breaths immediately
C) Call 911 (or ask someone else to)
D) Check for a pulse
  • 5. What is the correct depth of chest compressions for an adult?
A) At least 3 inches
B) At least 2 inches
C) No more than 1 inch
D) About 1 inch
  • 6. What is the correct rate of chest compressions per minute?
A) 120-140 compressions per minute
B) 80-100 compressions per minute
C) 100-120 compressions per minute
D) 60-80 compressions per minute
  • 7. Where should you place your hands for chest compressions on an adult?
A) Center of the chest, between the nipples
B) Upper abdomen
C) Side of the chest
D) Lower abdomen
  • 8. What is the compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR?
A) 20 compressions to 2 breaths
B) 15 compressions to 2 breaths
C) 30 compressions to 2 breaths
D) 30 compressions to 1 breath
  • 9. When giving rescue breaths, how should you open the airway?
A) Neck extension
B) Head-tilt only
C) Head-tilt chin-lift maneuver
D) Jaw-thrust maneuver (if spinal injury suspected)
  • 10. How long should each rescue breath last?
A) About 3 seconds
B) As long as possible
C) About 5 seconds
D) About 1 second
  • 11. What should you do if the chest doesn't rise when giving a rescue breath?
A) Give up on rescue breaths
B) Re-tilt the head and try again
C) Give a stronger breath
D) Perform abdominal thrusts
  • 12. What should you do if the person starts to show signs of life, such as breathing?
A) Stop CPR and monitor the person until help arrives
B) Continue CPR until paramedics arrive
C) Leave the person to find help
D) Give more rescue breaths
  • 13. How deep should chest compressions be for a child?
A) At least 2 inches
B) About 1 inch
C) At least 3 inches
D) About 2 inches
  • 14. How deep should chest compressions be for an infant?
A) About 1 inch
B) About 2 inches
C) About 1.5 inches
D) At least 2 inches
  • 15. For an infant, where should you place your fingers for chest compressions?
A) Two hands on the center of the chest
B) Heel of one hand on the center of the chest
C) Upper abdomen
D) Two fingers on the center of the chest, just below the nipple line
  • 16. What is the preferred method for chest compressions on an infant by 2 rescuers?
A) Two-finger technique
B) Fist on the sternum
C) Two-thumb encircling hands technique
D) Heel of one hand
  • 17. When should you use an AED?
A) Only after 5 cycles of CPR
B) As soon as one is available
C) Only if the person is not breathing
D) Only if the person has a pulse
  • 18. What does AED stand for?
A) Automatic Emergency Device
B) Automatic External Device
C) Automated External Defibrillator
D) Automated Emergency Defibrillator
  • 19. When using an AED, what should you do after attaching the pads?
A) Continue chest compressions
B) Call 911
C) Immediately press the shock button
D) Follow the AED's voice prompts
  • 20. If the AED advises a shock, what should you do?
A) Ensure no one is touching the person and press the shock button
B) Remove the AED pads
C) Give rescue breaths
D) Continue chest compressions while the shock is delivered
  • 21. If the AED advises no shock, what should you do?
A) Remove the AED pads
B) Continue CPR
C) Check for a pulse
D) Wait for paramedics
  • 22. What should you do if the person has excessive chest hair where the AED pads need to be placed?
A) Quickly shave the area
B) Try to remove the hair with your hands
C) Place the pads over the hair
D) Don't use the AED
  • 23. If the person is lying in water, what should you do before using an AED?
A) Use the AED anyway
B) Move the person to a dry area
C) Call for additional help
D) Cover the person with a blanket
  • 24. What should you do if the person has a medical patch on their chest where you need to place an AED pad?
A) Don't use the AED
B) Place the pad over the patch
C) Remove the patch and wipe the area dry
D) Place the pad next to the patch
  • 25. What is the most important thing to remember when performing CPR?
A) Don't stop until help arrives or the person shows signs of life
B) Make sure to call 911 yourself
C) Focus on giving perfect rescue breaths
D) Only perform CPR if you are certified
  • 26. What is the universal sign for choking?
A) Hands clutched to the throat
B) Pointing to the chest
C) Coughing loudly
D) Waving arms frantically
  • 27. What is the abdominal thrust called?
A) Rescue Breathing
B) CPR
C) Chest compression
D) Heimlich maneuver
  • 28. Where should you place your fist when performing the Heimlich maneuver?
A) On the chest
B) Above the navel, below the rib cage
C) Below the navel
D) On the rib cage
  • 29. How should you perform the abdominal thrusts?
A) Inward and downward
B) Outward and downward
C) Inward and upward
D) Outward and upward
  • 30. What should you do if a choking person becomes unresponsive?
A) Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
B) Continue abdominal thrusts
C) Perform back blows
D) Call 911
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