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