CPR and First Aid Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
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What is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?
✔✔ A heart attack is a blocked artery causing pain but the heart still beats; cardiac arrest is when
the heart stops completely.
What should you do if a person in shock becomes unresponsive?
✔✔ Check for breathing and begin CPR if needed.
How can you tell if a burn is serious?
✔✔ If it is deep, covers a large area, or involves the face, hands, feet, or joints.
What should you do for a person having a seizure?
✔✔ Protect their head, move objects away, and time the seizure.
How do you help someone experiencing heat exhaustion?
✔✔ Move them to a cool place, give water, and help them rest.
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,Why should you never give a choking infant abdominal thrusts?
✔✔ Because their body is too small, and back blows and chest thrusts are safer.
What should you do if someone is having an allergic reaction with trouble breathing?
✔✔ Help them use an epinephrine auto-injector if they have one and call for emergency help.
How do you treat a suspected broken bone?
✔✔ Keep it immobilized, avoid moving it, and apply ice to reduce swelling.
What is the recovery position and when should you use it?
✔✔ It’s placing someone on their side to keep their airway open, used when they are
unresponsive but breathing normally.
What is the first thing you should do when you see someone collapse?
✔✔ Check for safety, then assess responsiveness by tapping and shouting.
How do you check if an unconscious person is breathing?
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,✔✔ Look for chest rise, listen for breath sounds, and feel for air on your cheek.
What should you do if a choking person is coughing forcefully?
✔✔ Encourage them to keep coughing and be ready to assist if the choking worsens.
How many compressions should you give per minute during CPR?
✔✔ At least 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
What is the correct depth for chest compressions on an adult?
✔✔ At least two inches deep.
What is the purpose of rescue breaths in CPR?
✔✔ To provide oxygen to the lungs and keep the brain and organs supplied with air.
Why is it important to let the chest fully recoil after each compression?
✔✔ So the heart can refill with blood and improve circulation.
What should you do if an unconscious person has a pulse but is not breathing?
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, ✔✔ Give one rescue breath every five to six seconds.
How long should you check for a pulse before starting compressions?
✔✔ No more than 10 seconds.
Why is early CPR important?
✔✔ It keeps blood and oxygen circulating until medical help arrives.
What should you do if a choking person becomes unresponsive?
✔✔ Lower them to the ground and start CPR, checking for an object in the airway before giving
breaths.
How do you treat a severe bleeding wound?
✔✔ Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth and elevate the wound if possible.
What is the first step in using an AED?
✔✔ Turn it on and follow the voice instructions.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
What is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?
✔✔ A heart attack is a blocked artery causing pain but the heart still beats; cardiac arrest is when
the heart stops completely.
What should you do if a person in shock becomes unresponsive?
✔✔ Check for breathing and begin CPR if needed.
How can you tell if a burn is serious?
✔✔ If it is deep, covers a large area, or involves the face, hands, feet, or joints.
What should you do for a person having a seizure?
✔✔ Protect their head, move objects away, and time the seizure.
How do you help someone experiencing heat exhaustion?
✔✔ Move them to a cool place, give water, and help them rest.
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,Why should you never give a choking infant abdominal thrusts?
✔✔ Because their body is too small, and back blows and chest thrusts are safer.
What should you do if someone is having an allergic reaction with trouble breathing?
✔✔ Help them use an epinephrine auto-injector if they have one and call for emergency help.
How do you treat a suspected broken bone?
✔✔ Keep it immobilized, avoid moving it, and apply ice to reduce swelling.
What is the recovery position and when should you use it?
✔✔ It’s placing someone on their side to keep their airway open, used when they are
unresponsive but breathing normally.
What is the first thing you should do when you see someone collapse?
✔✔ Check for safety, then assess responsiveness by tapping and shouting.
How do you check if an unconscious person is breathing?
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,✔✔ Look for chest rise, listen for breath sounds, and feel for air on your cheek.
What should you do if a choking person is coughing forcefully?
✔✔ Encourage them to keep coughing and be ready to assist if the choking worsens.
How many compressions should you give per minute during CPR?
✔✔ At least 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
What is the correct depth for chest compressions on an adult?
✔✔ At least two inches deep.
What is the purpose of rescue breaths in CPR?
✔✔ To provide oxygen to the lungs and keep the brain and organs supplied with air.
Why is it important to let the chest fully recoil after each compression?
✔✔ So the heart can refill with blood and improve circulation.
What should you do if an unconscious person has a pulse but is not breathing?
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, ✔✔ Give one rescue breath every five to six seconds.
How long should you check for a pulse before starting compressions?
✔✔ No more than 10 seconds.
Why is early CPR important?
✔✔ It keeps blood and oxygen circulating until medical help arrives.
What should you do if a choking person becomes unresponsive?
✔✔ Lower them to the ground and start CPR, checking for an object in the airway before giving
breaths.
How do you treat a severe bleeding wound?
✔✔ Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth and elevate the wound if possible.
What is the first step in using an AED?
✔✔ Turn it on and follow the voice instructions.
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