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What are the correct rate and depth for providing compressions during
high-quality adult CPR to improve survival?
Ans: Rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and depth of
at least 2 inches
You are having lunch with a friend at a restaurant. You both eat the
same dessert, and within a few minutes you notice your friend's face is
flushed. He says his throat feels tight and feels like it's closing. What
step in the adult Chain of Survival is described in this scenario?
Ans: Recognizing the emergency
What should you do when you phone your emergency response
number (or 9-1-1)?
Ans: Answer all the dispatcher's questions
What actions result in the best chance of survival if someone is not
breathing (or is only gasping) and isn't responding?
Ans: Start CPR, and use an AED if one is available
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What is a sign that an infant is not responding to the tap and shout?
Ans: The infant does nothing
How deep should you push the chest of an adult victim when giving
chest compressions?
Ans: At least 2 inches
When performing CPR, when should you switch positions and allow
someone else to take over compressions and breaths?
Ans: About every 2 minutes
How should you give breaths with a mask?
Ans: Tilt the head and lift the chin, and press the mask against
the person's face to make an airtight seal
You are giving sets of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Another person
arrives with an AED. What should you do next?
Ans: Immediately use the AED
How far should you push down when giving chest compressions to a
child who needs CPR?
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Heartsaver Exam Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What are the correct rate and depth for providing compressions during
high-quality adult CPR to improve survival?
Ans: Rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and depth of
at least 2 inches
You are having lunch with a friend at a restaurant. You both eat the
same dessert, and within a few minutes you notice your friend's face is
flushed. He says his throat feels tight and feels like it's closing. What
step in the adult Chain of Survival is described in this scenario?
Ans: Recognizing the emergency
What should you do when you phone your emergency response
number (or 9-1-1)?
Ans: Answer all the dispatcher's questions
What actions result in the best chance of survival if someone is not
breathing (or is only gasping) and isn't responding?
Ans: Start CPR, and use an AED if one is available
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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What is a sign that an infant is not responding to the tap and shout?
Ans: The infant does nothing
How deep should you push the chest of an adult victim when giving
chest compressions?
Ans: At least 2 inches
When performing CPR, when should you switch positions and allow
someone else to take over compressions and breaths?
Ans: About every 2 minutes
How should you give breaths with a mask?
Ans: Tilt the head and lift the chin, and press the mask against
the person's face to make an airtight seal
You are giving sets of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Another person
arrives with an AED. What should you do next?
Ans: Immediately use the AED
How far should you push down when giving chest compressions to a
child who needs CPR?
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