CPR PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
what is hand placement for rescue CPR on an infant? - Answer-thumbs in
middle ,hands around infant
how is choking best relieved in a responsive infant? - Answer-5 back slaps and 5 chest
thrusts
what is the chain of survival - Answer-early recognition, early defribulation,early EMS
what is the meaning of the initials CPR - Answer-cardiopulmonary resuscitation
what is the age range for an infant - Answer-under 16 months
what is the first step when responding to an emergency situation? - Answer-assess the
scene/situation
when do you insure that the scene is safe? - Answer-as soon as you see the victim
When is CPR required? - Answer-no pulse or breathing & unconscious
How long do you take for a pulse check? - Answer-min 5 secs and max 10 secs
what guidelines exist for AED use in children under 8 years of age? - Answer-use adult
pads, dose may be used if pediatric pads are not available
What is the depth of compression for an adult victim? - Answer-2 inches ( 5cm)
What is the compression ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR? - Answer-30:2
Why is it important to compress the appropriate depth in CRP? - Answer-to cause
circulation
How many compressions should be given in one minute for victims of any age for CPR?
- Answer-at least 100
What can occur if breaths are given too quickly or with too great a volume? - Answer-
you can put air in the stomach
What does the second rescuer do in CPR? - Answer-rescue breaths
what is the first step in using the AED? - Answer-turn it on
Does the first rescuer stop compressions as soon as the AED arrives? - Answer-no
ANSWERS
what is hand placement for rescue CPR on an infant? - Answer-thumbs in
middle ,hands around infant
how is choking best relieved in a responsive infant? - Answer-5 back slaps and 5 chest
thrusts
what is the chain of survival - Answer-early recognition, early defribulation,early EMS
what is the meaning of the initials CPR - Answer-cardiopulmonary resuscitation
what is the age range for an infant - Answer-under 16 months
what is the first step when responding to an emergency situation? - Answer-assess the
scene/situation
when do you insure that the scene is safe? - Answer-as soon as you see the victim
When is CPR required? - Answer-no pulse or breathing & unconscious
How long do you take for a pulse check? - Answer-min 5 secs and max 10 secs
what guidelines exist for AED use in children under 8 years of age? - Answer-use adult
pads, dose may be used if pediatric pads are not available
What is the depth of compression for an adult victim? - Answer-2 inches ( 5cm)
What is the compression ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR? - Answer-30:2
Why is it important to compress the appropriate depth in CRP? - Answer-to cause
circulation
How many compressions should be given in one minute for victims of any age for CPR?
- Answer-at least 100
What can occur if breaths are given too quickly or with too great a volume? - Answer-
you can put air in the stomach
What does the second rescuer do in CPR? - Answer-rescue breaths
what is the first step in using the AED? - Answer-turn it on
Does the first rescuer stop compressions as soon as the AED arrives? - Answer-no
