NASM CPR-ASTI Exam 2025 – (Graded A+) Study Smart
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In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - Rapid defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - When an abnormal rhythm develops and
the heart stops beating unexpectedly.
You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive. What is the first action you should
take in this situation? - Verify that the scene is safe for you and your victim.
The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you okay?" what is your best next
action? - Shout for nearby help.
Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency response system and retrieve the
AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is
gasping for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your next best action? -
Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths - 30 compression's to 2 breaths
What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? - 100-120 per minute and a depth of 2
inches.
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate
compression's every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method
for opening the air way? - Jaw-Thrust
, What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives? - Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED? - Place pads on victims bare chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, what special steps should be
taken? - Avoid placing the AED pads over the implanted device
what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? - Stand clear of the victim
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of a 3 year old child? - 30
compressions to 2 breaths
What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when 2 or more rescuers are
present? - 15 compressions to 2 breaths
For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique advised when 2 rescuers are present?
- Infant younger than 1 year
What is the correct chest compression depth for a child? - 2 inches
What is the correct chest compression depth for infants? - 1 1/2 inches (4cm)
What should you do when you are using an AED on an infant or child less than 8 years old? - use
adult pads if child pads are not available
If a manual defibrillator is not available for an infant victim, which action should you take? - use an
AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator
what is important to remember about pad placement on infants? - You may need to put one pad on
the chest and one on the back
Which victim would only need rescue breathing? - No breathing and a pulse
with 100% Correct Answers!
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - Rapid defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - When an abnormal rhythm develops and
the heart stops beating unexpectedly.
You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive. What is the first action you should
take in this situation? - Verify that the scene is safe for you and your victim.
The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you okay?" what is your best next
action? - Shout for nearby help.
Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency response system and retrieve the
AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is
gasping for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your next best action? -
Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths - 30 compression's to 2 breaths
What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? - 100-120 per minute and a depth of 2
inches.
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate
compression's every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method
for opening the air way? - Jaw-Thrust
, What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives? - Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED? - Place pads on victims bare chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, what special steps should be
taken? - Avoid placing the AED pads over the implanted device
what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? - Stand clear of the victim
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of a 3 year old child? - 30
compressions to 2 breaths
What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when 2 or more rescuers are
present? - 15 compressions to 2 breaths
For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique advised when 2 rescuers are present?
- Infant younger than 1 year
What is the correct chest compression depth for a child? - 2 inches
What is the correct chest compression depth for infants? - 1 1/2 inches (4cm)
What should you do when you are using an AED on an infant or child less than 8 years old? - use
adult pads if child pads are not available
If a manual defibrillator is not available for an infant victim, which action should you take? - use an
AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator
what is important to remember about pad placement on infants? - You may need to put one pad on
the chest and one on the back
Which victim would only need rescue breathing? - No breathing and a pulse
