CPR / First Responder Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
If an AED advises a shock, what should you do before pressing the shock button?
✔✔Make sure no one is touching the person
What should you do immediately after delivering an AED shock?
✔✔Resume CPR starting with chest compressions
Why should you avoid leaning on the chest between compressions?
✔✔It prevents the heart from refilling properly, reducing circulation
What should you do if a drowning victim has a weak pulse but is not breathing?
✔✔Provide rescue breaths without compressions
What is the main risk of tilting a person’s head too far back when opening their airway?
✔✔It can block the airway instead of opening it
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,If someone faints but regains consciousness quickly, what should you check for?
✔✔Signs of dehydration, low blood sugar, or an underlying medical condition
What should you do if a person with a severe allergic reaction collapses?
✔✔Use their epinephrine auto-injector and call emergency services
How can you tell if someone has internal bleeding?
✔✔They may have pale, cool skin, rapid breathing, and swelling or bruising
What should you do for someone who is shivering uncontrollably and confused?
✔✔Move them to a warm area, remove wet clothing, and cover them with dry blankets
Why should you not give food or drink to someone who may be having a stroke?
✔✔They may have difficulty swallowing and could choke
If a person suddenly collapses but is breathing normally, what should you do?
✔✔Place them in the recovery position and monitor their condition
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, What should you do first if you suspect someone has broken their leg?
✔✔Keep them still and support the injured limb until help arrives
What is the best way to help a person with heat exhaustion?
✔✔Move them to a cooler area, give small sips of water, and apply cool cloths
Why is it dangerous to move a person with a possible spinal injury?
✔✔It can worsen the injury and cause permanent damage
If someone is electrocuted, what is the first thing you should check?
✔✔Ensure the power source is turned off before approaching
What is the first sign that someone may need CPR?
✔✔They are unresponsive and not breathing normally
How can you determine if a person’s heart has stopped?
✔✔They have no pulse, no movement, and are not breathing
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
If an AED advises a shock, what should you do before pressing the shock button?
✔✔Make sure no one is touching the person
What should you do immediately after delivering an AED shock?
✔✔Resume CPR starting with chest compressions
Why should you avoid leaning on the chest between compressions?
✔✔It prevents the heart from refilling properly, reducing circulation
What should you do if a drowning victim has a weak pulse but is not breathing?
✔✔Provide rescue breaths without compressions
What is the main risk of tilting a person’s head too far back when opening their airway?
✔✔It can block the airway instead of opening it
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,If someone faints but regains consciousness quickly, what should you check for?
✔✔Signs of dehydration, low blood sugar, or an underlying medical condition
What should you do if a person with a severe allergic reaction collapses?
✔✔Use their epinephrine auto-injector and call emergency services
How can you tell if someone has internal bleeding?
✔✔They may have pale, cool skin, rapid breathing, and swelling or bruising
What should you do for someone who is shivering uncontrollably and confused?
✔✔Move them to a warm area, remove wet clothing, and cover them with dry blankets
Why should you not give food or drink to someone who may be having a stroke?
✔✔They may have difficulty swallowing and could choke
If a person suddenly collapses but is breathing normally, what should you do?
✔✔Place them in the recovery position and monitor their condition
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, What should you do first if you suspect someone has broken their leg?
✔✔Keep them still and support the injured limb until help arrives
What is the best way to help a person with heat exhaustion?
✔✔Move them to a cooler area, give small sips of water, and apply cool cloths
Why is it dangerous to move a person with a possible spinal injury?
✔✔It can worsen the injury and cause permanent damage
If someone is electrocuted, what is the first thing you should check?
✔✔Ensure the power source is turned off before approaching
What is the first sign that someone may need CPR?
✔✔They are unresponsive and not breathing normally
How can you determine if a person’s heart has stopped?
✔✔They have no pulse, no movement, and are not breathing
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