CPR REFRESHER EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The first step in assessing the victim is to: - Answer-Check for Responsiveness
In the adult population, the chest compressions should depress the breastbone: -
Answer-2.0-2.5 inches.
The compression to breath ratio for adult victims when 2 rescuers are present is: -
Answer-30:2
The recommended compression to breath ratio on the pediatric patient by 2 rescuers is:
- Answer-15:2
If an infant manual defibrillator is not available, it is acceptable to use the standard AED.
- Answer-TRUE
It is important to make sure everyone is cleared of the patient when analyzing the
rhythm. - Answer-TRUE
Heart attacks differ from cardiac arrests because: - Answer-Heart attacks are caused by
a sudden blockage of blood supply
The two main concepts of Hands-Only CPR are: - Answer-Shout for help and call 911,
begin compressions
It is important that bystanders and formally trained personnel understand how to
perform the following according to the Hands-only CPR and Standard CPR: - Answer-
Chest compressions
While providing chest compressions to the infant victim, the correct technique for one
rescuer should be: - Answer-Two Finger Technique
The most critical component of performing CPR is to: - Answer-High-quality chest
compressions
Visualization of symmetrical chest rise is an indicator of adequate ventilation - Answer-
TRUE
According to the American Heart Association, about ____ of sudden cardiac arrest
victims die before reaching the hospital. - Answer-92%
Hands-Only CPR is for those individuals: - Answer-That are not formally trained and
considered bystanders
AND ANSWERS
The first step in assessing the victim is to: - Answer-Check for Responsiveness
In the adult population, the chest compressions should depress the breastbone: -
Answer-2.0-2.5 inches.
The compression to breath ratio for adult victims when 2 rescuers are present is: -
Answer-30:2
The recommended compression to breath ratio on the pediatric patient by 2 rescuers is:
- Answer-15:2
If an infant manual defibrillator is not available, it is acceptable to use the standard AED.
- Answer-TRUE
It is important to make sure everyone is cleared of the patient when analyzing the
rhythm. - Answer-TRUE
Heart attacks differ from cardiac arrests because: - Answer-Heart attacks are caused by
a sudden blockage of blood supply
The two main concepts of Hands-Only CPR are: - Answer-Shout for help and call 911,
begin compressions
It is important that bystanders and formally trained personnel understand how to
perform the following according to the Hands-only CPR and Standard CPR: - Answer-
Chest compressions
While providing chest compressions to the infant victim, the correct technique for one
rescuer should be: - Answer-Two Finger Technique
The most critical component of performing CPR is to: - Answer-High-quality chest
compressions
Visualization of symmetrical chest rise is an indicator of adequate ventilation - Answer-
TRUE
According to the American Heart Association, about ____ of sudden cardiac arrest
victims die before reaching the hospital. - Answer-92%
Hands-Only CPR is for those individuals: - Answer-That are not formally trained and
considered bystanders
