CPR TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Care for a person who is unconscious with a blocked airway by - Answer-giving chest
compressions, and looking for an object in their mouth
how long should you check for breathing - Answer-5-10 seconds
What is the RAB-CAB procedure? - Answer--helps you remember what to do for a
victim
-stands for responsive, activate, breathing, compressions, airway, and breathe
-can still be used for compressions only CPR by omitting the breathing
CPR stands for - Answer-cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
Where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions? - Answer-On the
breastbone in the center of the chest
A person is exhibiting the universal sign of choking if he or she: - Answer-is grasping
their chest
Before approaching an unresponsive person: - Answer-check scene for hazards
The correct sequence for CPR is: - Answer-chest compressions, open airway, rescue
breaths
How many chest compressions should be given before rescue breaths? - Answer-30
How many rescue breaths should be given after chest compressions? - Answer-2
An unresponsive person should be placed in what position when CPR is needed? -
Answer-face up on a firm, flat surface
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult? - Answer-at least 2 inches deep
How fast should you give chest compressions? - Answer-To the beat of the Bee Gees
song "Staying Alive"
The first thing you should do when you get the AED is: - Answer-turn on the AED and
follow the prompts
Which of these best describes the chain of survival - Answer-early access to care, early
cpr, early defibrillation, early advanced care
AND ANSWERS
Care for a person who is unconscious with a blocked airway by - Answer-giving chest
compressions, and looking for an object in their mouth
how long should you check for breathing - Answer-5-10 seconds
What is the RAB-CAB procedure? - Answer--helps you remember what to do for a
victim
-stands for responsive, activate, breathing, compressions, airway, and breathe
-can still be used for compressions only CPR by omitting the breathing
CPR stands for - Answer-cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
Where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions? - Answer-On the
breastbone in the center of the chest
A person is exhibiting the universal sign of choking if he or she: - Answer-is grasping
their chest
Before approaching an unresponsive person: - Answer-check scene for hazards
The correct sequence for CPR is: - Answer-chest compressions, open airway, rescue
breaths
How many chest compressions should be given before rescue breaths? - Answer-30
How many rescue breaths should be given after chest compressions? - Answer-2
An unresponsive person should be placed in what position when CPR is needed? -
Answer-face up on a firm, flat surface
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult? - Answer-at least 2 inches deep
How fast should you give chest compressions? - Answer-To the beat of the Bee Gees
song "Staying Alive"
The first thing you should do when you get the AED is: - Answer-turn on the AED and
follow the prompts
Which of these best describes the chain of survival - Answer-early access to care, early
cpr, early defibrillation, early advanced care
