CPR and first aid exam 2 questions and answers
with solutions 2025
When does shock happen? - ANSWER It can result from sudden illness, injury, or trauma.
What are the signs of shock? - ANSWER restlessness, rapid/weak pulse, rapid breathing, cool/moist skin,
nausea/vomiting, loss of consciousness, sweating
How do you care for shock? - ANSWER Maintain body temperature, keep them calm and reassure them,
do not give them anything to eat or drink, monitor vital signs, control any external bleeding, call EMS
What is Cardiogenic Shock? - ANSWER Inadequate functions of the heart
What is Neurogenic shock? - ANSWER damage to the spinal cord or central nervous system
What is Hypovolemic shock? - ANSWER fluid or blood loss such as external bleeding, internal bleeding or
severe burns
What is metabolic shock? - ANSWER severe fluid loss such as vomiting, diarrhea, or urinary problems.
What is septic shock? - ANSWER results from serious injury or illness
What is anaphylactic shock? - ANSWER hypersensitivity or allergies to foreign substances such as bee
stings, peanuts, or certain drugs
What are the signs and symptoms of a heart attack? - ANSWER Sweating, nausea, vomiting, dizziness,
light headedness, loss of consciousness, pale/bluish skin, denial, shortness of breath, chest discomfort.
What does SAMPLE stand for? - ANSWER signs/symptoms
allergies
, medication
past medical history
last oral intake
events leading up to incident
What does OPQRST stand for? - ANSWER onset
provokes
quality
radiates
severity
time
What is the care for a person having a heart attack? - ANSWER immediately have the person relax, call
Ems, loosen any tight clothing, closely monitor victim, notice any changes in behavior, comfort the
victim, give victim aspirin if they can swallow it and have no allergies to it, assist victim with prescribed
medication, be prepared to give CPR/aed
What are the signs of cardiac arrest? - ANSWER unconscious, no movement or breathing, no pulse
What is the care for cardiac arrest? - ANSWER CPR, Defibrillation, combinations of chest compressions
and breathes
How many inches deep should your compressions go during CPR for an adult and child? - ANSWER 2
inches
How many inches deep should your compressions go for an infant? - ANSWER inch and a half
Where do most cardiac arrest occur? - ANSWER Away from the hospital
What are the two most common abnormal heart rhythms? - ANSWER V-Tach and V-Fib
with solutions 2025
When does shock happen? - ANSWER It can result from sudden illness, injury, or trauma.
What are the signs of shock? - ANSWER restlessness, rapid/weak pulse, rapid breathing, cool/moist skin,
nausea/vomiting, loss of consciousness, sweating
How do you care for shock? - ANSWER Maintain body temperature, keep them calm and reassure them,
do not give them anything to eat or drink, monitor vital signs, control any external bleeding, call EMS
What is Cardiogenic Shock? - ANSWER Inadequate functions of the heart
What is Neurogenic shock? - ANSWER damage to the spinal cord or central nervous system
What is Hypovolemic shock? - ANSWER fluid or blood loss such as external bleeding, internal bleeding or
severe burns
What is metabolic shock? - ANSWER severe fluid loss such as vomiting, diarrhea, or urinary problems.
What is septic shock? - ANSWER results from serious injury or illness
What is anaphylactic shock? - ANSWER hypersensitivity or allergies to foreign substances such as bee
stings, peanuts, or certain drugs
What are the signs and symptoms of a heart attack? - ANSWER Sweating, nausea, vomiting, dizziness,
light headedness, loss of consciousness, pale/bluish skin, denial, shortness of breath, chest discomfort.
What does SAMPLE stand for? - ANSWER signs/symptoms
allergies
, medication
past medical history
last oral intake
events leading up to incident
What does OPQRST stand for? - ANSWER onset
provokes
quality
radiates
severity
time
What is the care for a person having a heart attack? - ANSWER immediately have the person relax, call
Ems, loosen any tight clothing, closely monitor victim, notice any changes in behavior, comfort the
victim, give victim aspirin if they can swallow it and have no allergies to it, assist victim with prescribed
medication, be prepared to give CPR/aed
What are the signs of cardiac arrest? - ANSWER unconscious, no movement or breathing, no pulse
What is the care for cardiac arrest? - ANSWER CPR, Defibrillation, combinations of chest compressions
and breathes
How many inches deep should your compressions go during CPR for an adult and child? - ANSWER 2
inches
How many inches deep should your compressions go for an infant? - ANSWER inch and a half
Where do most cardiac arrest occur? - ANSWER Away from the hospital
What are the two most common abnormal heart rhythms? - ANSWER V-Tach and V-Fib
