CPR PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED TO PASS

what is the first step when responding to an emergency situation? - assess the scene/situation when do you insure that the scene is safe? - as soon as you see the victim When is CPR required? - no pulse or breathing & unconscious How long do you take for a pulse check? - min 5 secs and max 10 secs what guidelines exist for AED use in chiildren under 8 years of age? - use adult pads,dose may be used if pediatric pads are not available What is the depth of compression for an adult victim? - 2 inches ( 5cm) What is the compression ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR? - 30:2 Why is it important to compress the appropriate depth in CRP? - to cause circulation How many compressions should be given in one minute for victims of any age for CPR? - at least 100 What can occur if breaths are given too quickly or with too great a volume? - you can put air in the stomach