Graded A+
What is the first step you should take when approaching a person who might need CPR?
✔✔ Ensure the scene is safe before checking the person for responsiveness.
How do you check for responsiveness in an adult?
✔✔ Shake the person’s shoulders and shout, “Are you okay?”
What is the recommended depth for chest compressions on an adult?
✔✔ About 2 inches deep.
How often should you give rescue breaths during CPR for an adult?
✔✔ After every 30 chest compressions, give 2 rescue breaths.
How should the person’s head be positioned to open the airway for rescue breaths?
✔✔ Tilt the head back and lift the chin.
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, What is the correct compression to breath ratio for a child during CPR?
✔✔ 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths.
How should you perform chest compressions on an infant?
✔✔ Use 2 fingers to compress the chest about 1.5 inches deep.
What should you do if you are alone and need to perform CPR on an adult?
✔✔ Call emergency services immediately and then begin CPR.
How should you position the AED pads on an adult?
✔✔ Place one pad on the upper right side of the chest and the other pad on the lower left side of
the chest.
What is a key indicator that chest compressions are effective?
✔✔ The chest visibly rises and falls with each compression.
What should you do if you encounter a person who is choking and unconscious?
✔✔ Begin CPR and look for the obstruction in the mouth during rescue breaths.
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