CPR EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What pulse is palpated on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and shoulder?
- Answer-Brachial.
The recommended compressions-ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer INFANT CPR is... -
Answer-15:2
What is the correct depth of compressions for an INFANT? - Answer-1-1/4"
What is the correct technique for delivering chest compressions for an INFANT? -
Answer-2 finger placement.
After what set of compressions do the rescuers switch roles? - Answer-5th.
When performing 2-rescuer CPR with an AED device, when do the rescuers switch
roles? - Answer-While the AED is analyzing.
What does 2nd rescuer say before administering shock delivery? - Answer-Clear.
If an injury or illness is witnessed resulting in a person unconscious... - Answer-Alert
911, Activate AED, Start CPR Compressions (30), 2 Breaths. Stay with the patient until
help arrives.
If an unconscious person is found by you and the cause is not witnessed... - Answer-
Ask for a response, Send for help, Activate AED, Check for pulse, check airway, Start
compressions 30:2 breaths, watch for recoil. Stay with the patient until help arrives.
CPR consist of 4 main parts - Answer-Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and Defibrillation
When giving CPR to an adult, how far should you press down with each compression -
Answer-2 inches pressing straight down to the breastbone.
In an adult how many compressions should you deliver in 1 minute - Answer-100
Why is recoil important during compressions - Answer-It allows complete refilling of the
heart. Incomplete recoil will reduce the blood flow created by the chest compressions.
How long should take to deliver a regular breath - Answer-1 second to deliver each
breath. You must deliver enough air to make the victims chest rise.
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for a one man and two man adult CPR -
Answer-30:2
AND ANSWERS
What pulse is palpated on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and shoulder?
- Answer-Brachial.
The recommended compressions-ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer INFANT CPR is... -
Answer-15:2
What is the correct depth of compressions for an INFANT? - Answer-1-1/4"
What is the correct technique for delivering chest compressions for an INFANT? -
Answer-2 finger placement.
After what set of compressions do the rescuers switch roles? - Answer-5th.
When performing 2-rescuer CPR with an AED device, when do the rescuers switch
roles? - Answer-While the AED is analyzing.
What does 2nd rescuer say before administering shock delivery? - Answer-Clear.
If an injury or illness is witnessed resulting in a person unconscious... - Answer-Alert
911, Activate AED, Start CPR Compressions (30), 2 Breaths. Stay with the patient until
help arrives.
If an unconscious person is found by you and the cause is not witnessed... - Answer-
Ask for a response, Send for help, Activate AED, Check for pulse, check airway, Start
compressions 30:2 breaths, watch for recoil. Stay with the patient until help arrives.
CPR consist of 4 main parts - Answer-Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and Defibrillation
When giving CPR to an adult, how far should you press down with each compression -
Answer-2 inches pressing straight down to the breastbone.
In an adult how many compressions should you deliver in 1 minute - Answer-100
Why is recoil important during compressions - Answer-It allows complete refilling of the
heart. Incomplete recoil will reduce the blood flow created by the chest compressions.
How long should take to deliver a regular breath - Answer-1 second to deliver each
breath. You must deliver enough air to make the victims chest rise.
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for a one man and two man adult CPR -
Answer-30:2
