CPR, AED & First Aid: Principles of Health
Science Review Questions and Answers
1. 30, 2 - ANS-______ chest compressions to ______ rescue breaths is the cycle for
CPR.
2. a rate of 100-120 compressions/minute show be delivered; compressions should be
regular and straight up; allow chest to return to its normal position - ANS-In order to
have effective chest compressions:
3. an electric shock that may help the heart to develop a rhythm - ANS-The defibrillator is:
4. at least 5 but no more than 10 seconds - ANS-About how many seconds should you
check for breathing?
5. automatic external defibrillator - ANS-What does AED stand for?
6. best chance for surviving the cardiac arrest - ANS-Why is it important to use CPR and
the AED early when a person is in cardiac arrest?
7. blow in for about 1 second and make the chest rise - ANS-What should be done when
giving a rescue breath?
8. call 911 - ANS-If you suspect a person is having a heart attack you should:
9. do not move the person until EMS personnel arrive - ANS-What should you do if a
person has a head, neck or spinal injury?
10.give back blows and abdominal thrusts - ANS-What care should be given to a
responsive adult or child who is choking?
11.give chest compressions and look for objects between compressions and breaths -
ANS-What care should be done for an unresponsive person?
12.make sure no one is touching the person - ANS-What should you check for before the
AED begins to analyze?
13.middle of the chest along the breastbone - ANS-Where should your hands be placed
in order to give chest compressions to an adult?
14.prevention - ANS-The first link in the Pediatric chain of survival should be:
15.stroke - ANS-What illness is caused by a blockage of flow to the brain {NOT
HEART}?
16.sweating, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, discomfort - ANS-What are the signs and
symptoms of a heart attack? (5 listed)
17.the upper right and lower right sides of the chests - ANS-Where should the AED pads
be placed on an adult?
18.turn on the AED - ANS-What is the first thing you need to do when using AED?
19.you are too exhausted, the person shows signs of life, EMS personnel take over -
ANS-CPR should be done until (3 listed):
20.you might get injured and you will prevent the AED from working properly - ANS-Why
should you stand clear of the AED while analyzing or defibrillating?
21.you should always use the AED if it becomes available when someone is in cardiac
arrest - ANS-When should you use AED? (not sure if this is right question -> there
was no question, just the answer)
Science Review Questions and Answers
1. 30, 2 - ANS-______ chest compressions to ______ rescue breaths is the cycle for
CPR.
2. a rate of 100-120 compressions/minute show be delivered; compressions should be
regular and straight up; allow chest to return to its normal position - ANS-In order to
have effective chest compressions:
3. an electric shock that may help the heart to develop a rhythm - ANS-The defibrillator is:
4. at least 5 but no more than 10 seconds - ANS-About how many seconds should you
check for breathing?
5. automatic external defibrillator - ANS-What does AED stand for?
6. best chance for surviving the cardiac arrest - ANS-Why is it important to use CPR and
the AED early when a person is in cardiac arrest?
7. blow in for about 1 second and make the chest rise - ANS-What should be done when
giving a rescue breath?
8. call 911 - ANS-If you suspect a person is having a heart attack you should:
9. do not move the person until EMS personnel arrive - ANS-What should you do if a
person has a head, neck or spinal injury?
10.give back blows and abdominal thrusts - ANS-What care should be given to a
responsive adult or child who is choking?
11.give chest compressions and look for objects between compressions and breaths -
ANS-What care should be done for an unresponsive person?
12.make sure no one is touching the person - ANS-What should you check for before the
AED begins to analyze?
13.middle of the chest along the breastbone - ANS-Where should your hands be placed
in order to give chest compressions to an adult?
14.prevention - ANS-The first link in the Pediatric chain of survival should be:
15.stroke - ANS-What illness is caused by a blockage of flow to the brain {NOT
HEART}?
16.sweating, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, discomfort - ANS-What are the signs and
symptoms of a heart attack? (5 listed)
17.the upper right and lower right sides of the chests - ANS-Where should the AED pads
be placed on an adult?
18.turn on the AED - ANS-What is the first thing you need to do when using AED?
19.you are too exhausted, the person shows signs of life, EMS personnel take over -
ANS-CPR should be done until (3 listed):
20.you might get injured and you will prevent the AED from working properly - ANS-Why
should you stand clear of the AED while analyzing or defibrillating?
21.you should always use the AED if it becomes available when someone is in cardiac
arrest - ANS-When should you use AED? (not sure if this is right question -> there
was no question, just the answer)
