first aid final exam review UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
while performing high quality cpr on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - CORRECT ANSWER - comoressing to a depth of at least 2 inches. when the
aed arrives on the scene
what should you do if you need to use an aed on someone who has been submerged in water? -
CORRECT ANSWER - pull the casualty out of the water, dry hisar her body/chest
how can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?
- CORRECT ANSWER - by observing the chest rise with rescue breaths
what is the ratio for compressions to breaths that should be used for 1-rescuer infant cpr? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 30 compressions, 2 rescue breaths
what is a consideration when you are using an aed? - CORRECT ANSWER - on a hairy chest
the lads may not stick, and may fail to deliver shock
a victim with a foreign body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. what is your first course
of action? - CORRECT ANSWER - start cpr beginning with chest compressions
why is defibrillation important? - CORRECT ANSWER - it is a shock that can restore a
regular cardiac rhythm
you witness someone suddenly collapse. this person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds,
and there is no pulse. what should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER - begin cpr because
the gasps are a sign of abnormal breathing
, how do you perform best compressions when providing high-quality cpr to a child victim? -
CORRECT ANSWER - by compressing at least 1/3 of the depth of the chest, about 2 inches
when preforming cpr on an unresponsive chocking victim, what modification should you
incorporate? - CORRECT ANSWER - each time you open the airway look for the obstructing
object
which victim requires high-quality cpr? - CORRECT ANSWER - a victim who is
unresponsive with no normal breathing, and/or pulse
why is allowing complete chest recoil important when preforming high-quality cpr? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the heart will adequately refill between compressions
rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult chain of survival. why is this important to survival? -
CORRECT ANSWER - it is important because it eliminates abnormal heart rhythm
"the team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks
during a resuscitation attempt." match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed. - CORRECT ANSWER - clear roles and responsibilities
when should rescuers switch positions during cpr? - CORRECT ANSWER - rescuers should
switch every 2 minutes, this is equivalent to 5 rounds of 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths
you notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. what
is your next course of action? - CORRECT ANSWER - tell the compressor that you notice a
decreased chest recoil
what should be your compression depth when preforming cpr on an adult or adolescent? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2 inches (5 cm)
what is the first step when using an aed? - CORRECT ANSWER - power on the aed if
needed, some devices will power on when they are opened (by lid or case)
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
while performing high quality cpr on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - CORRECT ANSWER - comoressing to a depth of at least 2 inches. when the
aed arrives on the scene
what should you do if you need to use an aed on someone who has been submerged in water? -
CORRECT ANSWER - pull the casualty out of the water, dry hisar her body/chest
how can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?
- CORRECT ANSWER - by observing the chest rise with rescue breaths
what is the ratio for compressions to breaths that should be used for 1-rescuer infant cpr? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 30 compressions, 2 rescue breaths
what is a consideration when you are using an aed? - CORRECT ANSWER - on a hairy chest
the lads may not stick, and may fail to deliver shock
a victim with a foreign body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. what is your first course
of action? - CORRECT ANSWER - start cpr beginning with chest compressions
why is defibrillation important? - CORRECT ANSWER - it is a shock that can restore a
regular cardiac rhythm
you witness someone suddenly collapse. this person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds,
and there is no pulse. what should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER - begin cpr because
the gasps are a sign of abnormal breathing
, how do you perform best compressions when providing high-quality cpr to a child victim? -
CORRECT ANSWER - by compressing at least 1/3 of the depth of the chest, about 2 inches
when preforming cpr on an unresponsive chocking victim, what modification should you
incorporate? - CORRECT ANSWER - each time you open the airway look for the obstructing
object
which victim requires high-quality cpr? - CORRECT ANSWER - a victim who is
unresponsive with no normal breathing, and/or pulse
why is allowing complete chest recoil important when preforming high-quality cpr? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the heart will adequately refill between compressions
rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult chain of survival. why is this important to survival? -
CORRECT ANSWER - it is important because it eliminates abnormal heart rhythm
"the team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks
during a resuscitation attempt." match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed. - CORRECT ANSWER - clear roles and responsibilities
when should rescuers switch positions during cpr? - CORRECT ANSWER - rescuers should
switch every 2 minutes, this is equivalent to 5 rounds of 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths
you notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. what
is your next course of action? - CORRECT ANSWER - tell the compressor that you notice a
decreased chest recoil
what should be your compression depth when preforming cpr on an adult or adolescent? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2 inches (5 cm)
what is the first step when using an aed? - CORRECT ANSWER - power on the aed if
needed, some devices will power on when they are opened (by lid or case)
