HS2: CPR Training
The compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer giving CPR to individuals of any age -
30:2
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following?
A. Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
B. Pushing hard and fast
C. Minimizing interruptions
D. All of the above -
D. All of the above
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check on a child who is anywhere from one year to
puberty? -
carotid or femoral artery
What age is considered an infant for BLS purposes? -
2 years old
In an adult with an advanced airway during two-rescuer CPR, how often should the breaths be
administered? -
every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute)
A 49-year-old female suffers a witnessed cardiac arrest. She has a known cardiac history per her
family. You notice a bulge in the upper left chest under the skin. There is a healed incision overlying
that bulge. Which is true of AED use? -
You should avoid placing pads over the bulge
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, A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. You
are concerned that this student may have choked. What is the best method to clear an obstruction
from the airway? -
abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver)
You are alone when you encounter a person in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest.
What are the first three steps should take to stabilize the person? -
Check for danger, check for response, and send for help
After delivering a shock with an AED, what is the next step in caring for a person? -
resume CPR
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR? -
after every five cycles of CPR (alternate the compressor role every 2 minutes)
Which of the following are signs of airway obstruction?
A. Poor air exchange
B. High-pitched noise while inhaling
C. Inability to speak
D. All of the above -
D. All of the above
The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adults -
assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR
The proper steps for operating an AED -
Power on the AED, attach the electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, and shock the person
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The compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer giving CPR to individuals of any age -
30:2
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following?
A. Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
B. Pushing hard and fast
C. Minimizing interruptions
D. All of the above -
D. All of the above
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check on a child who is anywhere from one year to
puberty? -
carotid or femoral artery
What age is considered an infant for BLS purposes? -
2 years old
In an adult with an advanced airway during two-rescuer CPR, how often should the breaths be
administered? -
every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute)
A 49-year-old female suffers a witnessed cardiac arrest. She has a known cardiac history per her
family. You notice a bulge in the upper left chest under the skin. There is a healed incision overlying
that bulge. Which is true of AED use? -
You should avoid placing pads over the bulge
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, A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. You
are concerned that this student may have choked. What is the best method to clear an obstruction
from the airway? -
abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver)
You are alone when you encounter a person in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest.
What are the first three steps should take to stabilize the person? -
Check for danger, check for response, and send for help
After delivering a shock with an AED, what is the next step in caring for a person? -
resume CPR
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR? -
after every five cycles of CPR (alternate the compressor role every 2 minutes)
Which of the following are signs of airway obstruction?
A. Poor air exchange
B. High-pitched noise while inhaling
C. Inability to speak
D. All of the above -
D. All of the above
The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adults -
assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR
The proper steps for operating an AED -
Power on the AED, attach the electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, and shock the person
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