CPR Final Exam Review Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions

Compressions on an adult should be what in depth? Correct Answer-at least 2 inches The first step when the AED arrives Correct Answer-turn it on When should you follow the AED prompts? Correct Answer-When the AED pads are attached to the victim and ventricular fibrilation is detected. If a victim needs an AED and that person has been submerged in water be sure to ________________________ Correct Answer-pull the victim out of the water and wipe the chest. Observe the chest rise with breaths when using_________ Correct Answer-a bag-mask device Compression / breath rate for a 1-rescuer infant CPR is Correct Answer-30 compressions to 2 breaths The AED pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock on _________ Correct Answer-a hairy chest During 2-rescuer CPR be sure to alternate the compressor role every _________ Correct Answer-2 minutes Knowing your limitations Correct Answer-Team dynamic element where members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens. When a victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive be sure to start CPR, beginning with ________ Correct Answer-Chest compressions Defibrillation is important because it can _______________ Correct Answer-restore a regular cardiac rhythm