NASM CPR-ASTI EXAM- Verified Questions and Answers Latest Update 2024/2025

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) should only be used by trained emergency technicians False When giving chest compressions you want to make sure the victim is on a hard flat surface True An unconscious adult victim is gasping for breath and having difficulty breathing. The scene is safe and help has been called. Next you should ________. Immediately begin the steps of CPR CPR Compressions revive most victims. False Chest compressions on an infant victim are done __________. With 2 fingers If a choking victim becomes unresponsive immediately being the steps of CPR True A Cycle of CPR is _______. 30 compressions / 2 breaths at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute The universal sign for choking is slapping your thigh False The Heimlich maneuver should be used only on _______. Conscious choking adult or child victim with a completely blocked airway If the first shock from the AED does not rescue the victim push the shock button 3 more times. False Proper placement of the hands for chest compressions on Adults and Children is _________. The center of the sternum (center of nipples)