First Aid Test Questions and Answers Rated A
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests
Homes
occur?
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in
Respiratory failure or shock
children?
What is the third link in the adult out of hospital chain of
Rapid Defibrillation
survival?
When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?
beating unexpectedly.
Scenario:
A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes un-
Which is the first action you should take in this situation?
responsive. You witness him collapse and are the first res-
Verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim.
cuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless
on the floor.
Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the
emergency response and retrieve the AED and emergency
equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders
notice that the man is gasping for air and making "snort-
and shout, "are you ok?" What is your best next action?
ing" sounds. you do not feel a pulse. What is your best
Shout for nearby help. next action?
Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compres-
sions.
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when
adult?
providing CPR to an adult?
A rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and depth
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
of at least 2 inches.
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or
neck trauma, what is the preferred method for opening
Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compressors the airway?
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In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests
Homes
occur?
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in
Respiratory failure or shock
children?
What is the third link in the adult out of hospital chain of
Rapid Defibrillation
survival?
When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?
beating unexpectedly.
Scenario:
A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes un-
Which is the first action you should take in this situation?
responsive. You witness him collapse and are the first res-
Verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim.
cuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless
on the floor.
Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the
emergency response and retrieve the AED and emergency
equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders
notice that the man is gasping for air and making "snort-
and shout, "are you ok?" What is your best next action?
ing" sounds. you do not feel a pulse. What is your best
Shout for nearby help. next action?
Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compres-
sions.
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when
adult?
providing CPR to an adult?
A rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and depth
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
of at least 2 inches.
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or
neck trauma, what is the preferred method for opening
Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compressors the airway?
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