CPR WRITTEN TEST STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Ventilation with advanced airway - Answer-Continuous compressions at a rate of 100-
120 / min, giving 1 breath every 6 seconds
When do you perform rescue breathing? - Answer-When the person has a pulse, but
isn't breathing
Rescue breathing rate (child & infant) - Answer-1 breath / 3-5 sec
Rescue breathing rate (adult) - Answer-1 breath / 6-8 sec
What is the technique to open the airway in adults and children? - Answer-Head tilt, chin
lift
Any interruptions should be limited to ___ seconds or less - Answer-10
How do you know if you've provided adequate air? - Answer-Person's chest rises
In a single-rescuer scenario, you should use a _____ mask to provide air - Answer-Face
In a 2-rescuer scenario, you should use a _____ mask to provide air - Answer-Bag
Technique to remove an object blocking an adults airway - Answer-Abdominal thrusts
If a person is obese or pregnant, what Heimlich technique should be used? - Answer-
Normal abdominal thrusts with hands positioned at the base of breastbone
If a person becomes unconscious after choking, what should you do? - Answer-1.
Remove object out of mouth if visible
2. Give 2 rescue breaths
3. If chest doesn't rise, begin CPR
What age is considered an infant? - Answer-Less than 1 year
What age is considered a child? - Answer-Age 1 yr. to puberty
What age is considered an adult? - Answer-8 yrs. (or puberty) & older
Signs of Puberty in Males/Females - Answer-Males: underarm hair
Females: breast development
BEFORE approaching victim - Answer-Check if scene is clear / environment is safe
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Ventilation with advanced airway - Answer-Continuous compressions at a rate of 100-
120 / min, giving 1 breath every 6 seconds
When do you perform rescue breathing? - Answer-When the person has a pulse, but
isn't breathing
Rescue breathing rate (child & infant) - Answer-1 breath / 3-5 sec
Rescue breathing rate (adult) - Answer-1 breath / 6-8 sec
What is the technique to open the airway in adults and children? - Answer-Head tilt, chin
lift
Any interruptions should be limited to ___ seconds or less - Answer-10
How do you know if you've provided adequate air? - Answer-Person's chest rises
In a single-rescuer scenario, you should use a _____ mask to provide air - Answer-Face
In a 2-rescuer scenario, you should use a _____ mask to provide air - Answer-Bag
Technique to remove an object blocking an adults airway - Answer-Abdominal thrusts
If a person is obese or pregnant, what Heimlich technique should be used? - Answer-
Normal abdominal thrusts with hands positioned at the base of breastbone
If a person becomes unconscious after choking, what should you do? - Answer-1.
Remove object out of mouth if visible
2. Give 2 rescue breaths
3. If chest doesn't rise, begin CPR
What age is considered an infant? - Answer-Less than 1 year
What age is considered a child? - Answer-Age 1 yr. to puberty
What age is considered an adult? - Answer-8 yrs. (or puberty) & older
Signs of Puberty in Males/Females - Answer-Males: underarm hair
Females: breast development
BEFORE approaching victim - Answer-Check if scene is clear / environment is safe
