CPR Practice Questions for BLS

CPR Practice Questions for BLS Q. CPR consist of 4 main actions, what are they? - Compressions, Airway, Breaths and Defibrillation Q. When giving CPR to an adult, how far should you press down with each compression? - at least 2 inches pressing straight down to the breastbone. Q. In an adult how many compressions should you deliver in 1 minute? - 100 Q. Why is recoil important during compressions? - It allows complete refilling of the heart. Incomplete recoil will reduce the blood flow created by the chest compressions. Q. How long should take to deliver a regular breath? - 1 second to deliver each breath. You must deliver enough air to make the victims chest rise. Q. What is the compression-ventilation ratio for a one man and two man adult CPR? - 30:2 Q. What is the compression-ventilation ratio for a two man rescuer infant or child CPR? - 15:2 Q. When performing one man Adult CPR, how long should you check to the breathing of the patient - At least 5 seconds, no longer than 10 seconds. Q. How far should you press down on a CHILD AGE 1 TO PUBERTY? - 2 inches Q. Why must you avoid over-inflation during rescue breathing? - May cause air gastric distention. Q. In adult CPR, should you leave the scene to call 911 before you initiate CPR? - If you witness the collapse, no one is near and you are alone, leave the patient and call 911. If you did not witness it do 2 minutes of CPR and then go call. Q. When should you administer rescue breaths to victims? - 1- No breathing, but with a pulse 2- Those that are "gasping" inadequate breathing Q. Why is a modified lateral position (recovery position) used? - To prevent the airway from being obstructed by the tongue, mucus, or vomit. Q. How do you perform a E-C clamp technique one man? (3) - 1- perform head tilt chin lift 2- Use the thumb and index fingers of one hand to make a "C" pressing on the edges of the mask 3- Use the remaining fingers to lift the angles of the jaw (3 fingers form an E) Q. When should you activate 911 for an child or infant if you are alone and you didn't witness the collapse? - After 5 cycles or 2 minutes of CPR Q. Where should you check the pulse on a child or an adult? - Carotid Q. Where should you check the pulse on a infant? - Brachial Q. When should you start CPR on a INFANT OR CHILD? - 1- If no pulse 2- or if pulse is 60 Q. What compression method should you use for an adult? - Heel of one hand, other hand on top. Q. What compression method should you use for an infant? - 2 fingers or 2 thumbs encircling Q. When dealing with a conscious chocking patient what treatment/ action should you take? - Abdominal thrusts...Heimlich Q. How long should you continue abdominal thrusts on a choking patient? - Repeat until the object is expelled or victim becomes unresponsive Q. In a conscious choking infant what action should