NASM CPR-ASTI EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the proper rate of compressions for adult/child/infant victims? - Answer-100-120
compressions per minute
Chest compressions on a victim should be performed at 80 compressions per minute. -
Answer-False
Only trained medical professionals should perform CPR. - Answer-False
When an AED becomes available stop compressions and immediately begin using the
device - Answer-True
Compressions are the most important aspect of CPR as it keeps blood moving
throughout the body to the vital organs - Answer-true
For a completely blocked airway on an adult victim perform the Heimlich
maneuver/abdominal thrusts. - Answer-true
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan Laws? - Answer-To help protect individuals
who voluntarily give care without accepting anything in return.
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) should only be used by trained emergency
technicians - Answer-False
When giving chest compressions you want to make sure the victim is on a hard flat
surface - Answer-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 ________. - Answer-
Immediately begin the steps of CPR
CPR Compressions revive most victims. - Answer-False
Chest compressions on an infant victim are done __________. - Answer-With 2 fingers
If a choking victim becomes unresponsive immediately being the steps of CPR -
Answer-True
A Cycle of CPR is _______. - Answer-30 compressions / 2 breaths at a rate of at least
100 compressions per minute
The universal sign for choking is slapping your thigh - Answer-False
AND ANSWERS
What is the proper rate of compressions for adult/child/infant victims? - Answer-100-120
compressions per minute
Chest compressions on a victim should be performed at 80 compressions per minute. -
Answer-False
Only trained medical professionals should perform CPR. - Answer-False
When an AED becomes available stop compressions and immediately begin using the
device - Answer-True
Compressions are the most important aspect of CPR as it keeps blood moving
throughout the body to the vital organs - Answer-true
For a completely blocked airway on an adult victim perform the Heimlich
maneuver/abdominal thrusts. - Answer-true
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan Laws? - Answer-To help protect individuals
who voluntarily give care without accepting anything in return.
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) should only be used by trained emergency
technicians - Answer-False
When giving chest compressions you want to make sure the victim is on a hard flat
surface - Answer-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 ________. - Answer-
Immediately begin the steps of CPR
CPR Compressions revive most victims. - Answer-False
Chest compressions on an infant victim are done __________. - Answer-With 2 fingers
If a choking victim becomes unresponsive immediately being the steps of CPR -
Answer-True
A Cycle of CPR is _______. - Answer-30 compressions / 2 breaths at a rate of at least
100 compressions per minute
The universal sign for choking is slapping your thigh - Answer-False
