AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
What is the third link in the adult out of hospital chain of survival? - Answer-Rapid
defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - Answer-When abnormal
rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
If the victim is breathing normally and a pulse is present - Answer-Monitor the victim
If the victim is not breathing normally but a pulse is present - Answer-Provide rescue
breathing. Confirm that the emergency response system has been activated. Continue
rescue breathing, and check pulse about every 2 minutes. CPR is there is no pulse. If
opioid use is suspected use naloxone
If the victim is not breathing normally or is only grasping and has no pulse - Answer-
Begin high quality CPR
Importance of chest compressions - Answer-When chest compressions are stopped,
the blood flow to the heart and brain decreases. It takes many compressions to increase
blood flow to the heart and brain.
High quality chest compressions - Answer-Single rescuers should use the
compressions to ventilation ratio 30 compressions to 2 breaths
Compress at a rate of 100-120/ min
Compress at chest at least 2 inches
Allow the chest recoil completely after each compression
Minimize interruptions in compressions
Jaw thrust - Answer-The jaw thrust maneuver is used when the head tilt- chin lift doesn't
work or a spinal injury is suspected. This can be used when victim has a head or neck
injury or if a spinal injury is suspected.
Which is the first action you should take in this situation? 53 year old man is
unresponsive - Answer-Verify if the scene is safe for you and the victim
The man does not respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "are you ok?" -
Answer-Shout for nearby help
, Several rescuers respond, activate emergency response and retrieve the AED and
emergency equipment. Breathing is heard in gasps and snorts. What do you do next? -
Answer-Start high quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? -
Answer-30 compressions to 2 breaths
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult? - Answer-A rate of
100-120 compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - Answer-Assign tasks to
other rescuers and rotate compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently is needed to
avoid fatigue
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has a head or neck trauma, what is the
preferred method for opening the airway? - Answer-jaw thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victims
side? - Answer-Power on the AED
Which step is the one of the universal steps for operating an AED? - Answer-Placing the
pads on the victim's bare chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, what special
steps should be taken? - Answer-Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted
device
What action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? - Answer-
Stand clear of the victim
After performing high quality CPR for 5 minutes the team leader interrupts to check for a
pulse even though the victim has no organized rhythm when the AED analyzes the
rhythm. Which action demonstrates constructive intervention? - Answer-Suggest to
resume chest compressions without delay
The team leader asks you to perform bag mask ventilation during resuscitation -
Answer-Tell the team leader you're not comfortable performing that task
What is the appropriate action to demonstrate closed loop communication when the
team leader assigns you a task? - Answer-Repeat back to the team leader the task you
were assigned
What is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for a single responder of a 3 year old
child? - Answer-30 compressions to 2 breaths
2 thumb circling hand technique - Answer-An infant younger than 1 year
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
What is the third link in the adult out of hospital chain of survival? - Answer-Rapid
defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - Answer-When abnormal
rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
If the victim is breathing normally and a pulse is present - Answer-Monitor the victim
If the victim is not breathing normally but a pulse is present - Answer-Provide rescue
breathing. Confirm that the emergency response system has been activated. Continue
rescue breathing, and check pulse about every 2 minutes. CPR is there is no pulse. If
opioid use is suspected use naloxone
If the victim is not breathing normally or is only grasping and has no pulse - Answer-
Begin high quality CPR
Importance of chest compressions - Answer-When chest compressions are stopped,
the blood flow to the heart and brain decreases. It takes many compressions to increase
blood flow to the heart and brain.
High quality chest compressions - Answer-Single rescuers should use the
compressions to ventilation ratio 30 compressions to 2 breaths
Compress at a rate of 100-120/ min
Compress at chest at least 2 inches
Allow the chest recoil completely after each compression
Minimize interruptions in compressions
Jaw thrust - Answer-The jaw thrust maneuver is used when the head tilt- chin lift doesn't
work or a spinal injury is suspected. This can be used when victim has a head or neck
injury or if a spinal injury is suspected.
Which is the first action you should take in this situation? 53 year old man is
unresponsive - Answer-Verify if the scene is safe for you and the victim
The man does not respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "are you ok?" -
Answer-Shout for nearby help
, Several rescuers respond, activate emergency response and retrieve the AED and
emergency equipment. Breathing is heard in gasps and snorts. What do you do next? -
Answer-Start high quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? -
Answer-30 compressions to 2 breaths
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult? - Answer-A rate of
100-120 compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - Answer-Assign tasks to
other rescuers and rotate compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently is needed to
avoid fatigue
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has a head or neck trauma, what is the
preferred method for opening the airway? - Answer-jaw thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victims
side? - Answer-Power on the AED
Which step is the one of the universal steps for operating an AED? - Answer-Placing the
pads on the victim's bare chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, what special
steps should be taken? - Answer-Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted
device
What action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? - Answer-
Stand clear of the victim
After performing high quality CPR for 5 minutes the team leader interrupts to check for a
pulse even though the victim has no organized rhythm when the AED analyzes the
rhythm. Which action demonstrates constructive intervention? - Answer-Suggest to
resume chest compressions without delay
The team leader asks you to perform bag mask ventilation during resuscitation -
Answer-Tell the team leader you're not comfortable performing that task
What is the appropriate action to demonstrate closed loop communication when the
team leader assigns you a task? - Answer-Repeat back to the team leader the task you
were assigned
What is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for a single responder of a 3 year old
child? - Answer-30 compressions to 2 breaths
2 thumb circling hand technique - Answer-An infant younger than 1 year
