Answers.
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - Correct AnswerCompressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing,
and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician,
rushes to her with an AED.
When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - Correct AnswerTurn on the
AED
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing,
and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician,
rushes to her with an AED.
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED? - Correct AnswerFollow the AED
prompts
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged
in water? - Correct Answer Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-
mask device? - Correct Answer observing the chest rise with breaths
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
Correct Answer30 compressions to 2 breaths
What is a consideration when you are using an AED? - Correct Answer On a hairy
chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a
single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? -
Correct Answer2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a
single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.