CPR AED TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Push hard and fast' refers to which part of CPR? - Answer-Chest compressions
When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as
soon as possible.
(True/False) - Answer-True
Care for a person who is unconscious and has a blocked airway includes: - Answer-
Both a and b
Signs of choking that indicate a need to provide care include: - Answer-victim is unable
to breathe or talk.
During cardiac arrest, what happens to a person? - Answer-The heart stops beating, the
person doesn't respond, and the person isn't breathing normally.
Which is the correct first step when you arrive at a scene where a person has
collapsed? - Answer-Make sure the scene is safe
When you do Hands-Only CPR, how many chest compressions should you perform
each minute? - Answer-100-120
How deep should you push on the chest when of an adult when you do Hands-Only
CPR? - Answer-At least 2 inches
Once you shout for help, what are the next steps for providing Hands-Only CPR? -
Answer-Phone 9-1-1 and get an AED (if available), check for breathing, and begin
compressions
What does an AED do? - Answer-Reads the heart rhythm and tells you if a shock is
needed
What is the correct first step to help a choking adult who stops responding? - Answer-
Lay the person on the ground
What is the most important thing to remember when performing CPR on a child? -
Answer-Children need breaths with compressions
What are the signs of a child who is choking? - Answer-The child can't cough, speak, or
breath
ANSWERS
Push hard and fast' refers to which part of CPR? - Answer-Chest compressions
When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as
soon as possible.
(True/False) - Answer-True
Care for a person who is unconscious and has a blocked airway includes: - Answer-
Both a and b
Signs of choking that indicate a need to provide care include: - Answer-victim is unable
to breathe or talk.
During cardiac arrest, what happens to a person? - Answer-The heart stops beating, the
person doesn't respond, and the person isn't breathing normally.
Which is the correct first step when you arrive at a scene where a person has
collapsed? - Answer-Make sure the scene is safe
When you do Hands-Only CPR, how many chest compressions should you perform
each minute? - Answer-100-120
How deep should you push on the chest when of an adult when you do Hands-Only
CPR? - Answer-At least 2 inches
Once you shout for help, what are the next steps for providing Hands-Only CPR? -
Answer-Phone 9-1-1 and get an AED (if available), check for breathing, and begin
compressions
What does an AED do? - Answer-Reads the heart rhythm and tells you if a shock is
needed
What is the correct first step to help a choking adult who stops responding? - Answer-
Lay the person on the ground
What is the most important thing to remember when performing CPR on a child? -
Answer-Children need breaths with compressions
What are the signs of a child who is choking? - Answer-The child can't cough, speak, or
breath
