ISSA CPR and AED Exam Practice Questions
Answered Correctly
1: What is the first step in assessing an emergency situation?--- correct
answer --- Ensure the scene is safe for both the rescuer and the victim.
2: What does CPR stand for?--- correct answer --- Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation.
3: What is the primary purpose of CPR?--- correct answer ---
To maintain blood flow and oxygenation to vital organs until professional
medical help arrives.
4: How many chest compressions should be given per minute during CPR?---
correct answer --- 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
5: What is the correct depth for chest compressions on an adult?--- correct
answer --- At least 2 inches (5 cm).
6: How should you position your hands for chest compressions on an adult?-
-- correct answer --- Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest,
place the other hand on top, and interlock your fingers.
, 7: What is the compression to ventilation ratio for adult CPR?--- correct
answer --- 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
8: What is the recommended way to open the airway of an unconscious
person?--- correct answer ---
Use the head-tilt, chin-lift method.
9: How should you deliver rescue breaths to an adult?--- correct answer ---
Pinch the nose shut, seal your lips around their mouth, and give two
breaths, each lasting about one second.
10: When should you use an AED?--- correct answer ---
As soon as it is available and after confirming the victim is unresponsive
and not breathing normally.
11: What does AED stand for?--- correct answer --- Automated External
Defibrillator.
12: What is the first step to take when using an AED?--- correct answer ---
Turn on the AED and follow the voice prompts.
Answered Correctly
1: What is the first step in assessing an emergency situation?--- correct
answer --- Ensure the scene is safe for both the rescuer and the victim.
2: What does CPR stand for?--- correct answer --- Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation.
3: What is the primary purpose of CPR?--- correct answer ---
To maintain blood flow and oxygenation to vital organs until professional
medical help arrives.
4: How many chest compressions should be given per minute during CPR?---
correct answer --- 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
5: What is the correct depth for chest compressions on an adult?--- correct
answer --- At least 2 inches (5 cm).
6: How should you position your hands for chest compressions on an adult?-
-- correct answer --- Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest,
place the other hand on top, and interlock your fingers.
, 7: What is the compression to ventilation ratio for adult CPR?--- correct
answer --- 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
8: What is the recommended way to open the airway of an unconscious
person?--- correct answer ---
Use the head-tilt, chin-lift method.
9: How should you deliver rescue breaths to an adult?--- correct answer ---
Pinch the nose shut, seal your lips around their mouth, and give two
breaths, each lasting about one second.
10: When should you use an AED?--- correct answer ---
As soon as it is available and after confirming the victim is unresponsive
and not breathing normally.
11: What does AED stand for?--- correct answer --- Automated External
Defibrillator.
12: What is the first step to take when using an AED?--- correct answer ---
Turn on the AED and follow the voice prompts.
