THE AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR QUESTIONS WITH AGRADED ANSWERS.

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR
QUESTIONS WITH AGRADED
ANSWERS

Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations - ANSWERS-
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Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick? - ANSWERS-
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Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe? -
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ANSWERS-Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
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Q3: When interviewing the person to find out more information, it is important to
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ask specific questions. The mnemonic SAM should be used to help you remember
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to ask those questions. Which of the following are topics covered by SAM? Select
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all that apply. - ANSWERS-- Medications and medical conditions
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- Signs and symptoms
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- Allergies
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Q4: Joe knows based on Nick's answers during the interview and by what he
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observes that he should complete a focused check where on Nick? - ANSWERS-
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Module 2: Adult CPR and AED - ANSWERS- fx fx fx fx fx fx fx




Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers - ANSWERS- fx fx fx fx fx




Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers -
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ANSWERS-Unresponsiveness
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Not breathing or gasping
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Q2: If your check of the person leads you to suspect that they are in cardiac
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arrest, which of the following actions are the correct actions you should take in the
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correct order of taking them? - ANSWERS-Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and
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get an AED and first aid kit, Begin CPR; Use an AED
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Q3: High-quality chest compression? - ANSWERS-- Compression rate of 100 to
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120 per minute
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- Minimize interruptions
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- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
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Q4: What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult?
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- ANSWERS-Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on
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top; fingers interlaced and up and off the chest
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, Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the correct compression
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depth to use? - ANSWERS-At least 2 inches
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Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open
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the airway to which of the following positions? - ANSWERS-past-neutral
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Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what
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is the best action to take? - ANSWERS-give continuous chest compressions
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Q8: When placing AED pads on an adult, you should use which of the following
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preferred pad placements? - ANSWERS-One pad on the upper right side of the
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chest and the other on the lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left
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Q9: When using an AED, what is very important to do while the AED is analyzing?
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- ANSWERS-Clear everyone from touching the person
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Q10: After the shock is delivered (if advised), you should continue giving CPR until
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which of the following? Select 6 answers. - ANSWERS-- You notice an obvious
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sign of life, like breathing.
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- Another trained responder is available to take over compressions.
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- You are alone and too tired to continue.
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- EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
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- The scene becomes unsafe.
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- The AED prompts you to analyze again.
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Q11: If more than one responder is available and trained in CPR, when should the
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responders switch? Select 3 answers. - ANSWERS-When the original responder
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is tiring
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After every five cycles of CPR
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Module 2 Questions - ANSWERS- fx fx fx fx




Q1: Paula is unresponsive and not breathing. She does not show any signs of life-
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threatening bleeding. What should Gary do first? - ANSWERS-tell someone to call
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9-1-1 and another person to grab the AED.
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Q2: As Gary gives compressions, how should he maintain his body position to
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ensure he continues to give effective compressions? - ANSWERS-His shoulders
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should remain directly over his hands with his arms straight and elbows locked, so
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he can use his body weight to help compress the chest.
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Q3: After Gary gives 30 chest compressions, what is the best next step? -
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ANSWERS-Gary gives 2 breaths after giving 30 chest compressions
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