CPR Test Questions and Answers
1.What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a
small child?
ANS Use one hand instead of 2 on a child's chest
2.You notice that a 6 month old infant is not awake, not moving, and not
breathing normally. The infant's skin is blue. What would make you suspect
the infant is unconscious from choking?
ANS When you attempt to breathe air into the lungs, the air will not go
in regardless of your attempt to re-position the airway
3.When checking for scene safety for the use of an AED, which of these
best describes the dangers that would stop us from using an AED?
ANS Flammable gases, patient lying in standing water, combustible
liquids near the victim
4.What is the best, most accurate description for "agonal respirations"?
ANS An ineffective gasping, gulping type of attempt to breathe that
does not look normal
5.What is the most effective way to stop an arterial bleed when there is no
object still in the wound?
ANS Apply direct pressure on the laceration with a gloved hand or
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, clean/sterile dressing
6.You are placing AED pads on a cardiac arrest victim when you see a
metal necklace on his neck. What should you do with the necklace?
ANS Move it out of the way if needed in order to place the pads.
7.You have an unconscious choking person. 911 has been called and you
just gave the first set of 30 compressions. What should you do next?
ANS Check the mouth for an object
8.You find that the victim is not responsive, not breathing normally, and
you've called 911. What is your next treatment?
ANS Begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute and give
2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions
9.A 10-year-old female just collapsed on the floor after choking on a grape.
What would be your first action after calling 911?
ANS Give 30 chest compressions
10.Choose the correct location and hand placement to perform abdominal
thrusts on a choking child.
ANS Place the thumb side of the fist just above the navel (belly button)
but below the ribs
11.Which of these is a controllable risk factor of cardiovascular disease
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1.What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a
small child?
ANS Use one hand instead of 2 on a child's chest
2.You notice that a 6 month old infant is not awake, not moving, and not
breathing normally. The infant's skin is blue. What would make you suspect
the infant is unconscious from choking?
ANS When you attempt to breathe air into the lungs, the air will not go
in regardless of your attempt to re-position the airway
3.When checking for scene safety for the use of an AED, which of these
best describes the dangers that would stop us from using an AED?
ANS Flammable gases, patient lying in standing water, combustible
liquids near the victim
4.What is the best, most accurate description for "agonal respirations"?
ANS An ineffective gasping, gulping type of attempt to breathe that
does not look normal
5.What is the most effective way to stop an arterial bleed when there is no
object still in the wound?
ANS Apply direct pressure on the laceration with a gloved hand or
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5
, clean/sterile dressing
6.You are placing AED pads on a cardiac arrest victim when you see a
metal necklace on his neck. What should you do with the necklace?
ANS Move it out of the way if needed in order to place the pads.
7.You have an unconscious choking person. 911 has been called and you
just gave the first set of 30 compressions. What should you do next?
ANS Check the mouth for an object
8.You find that the victim is not responsive, not breathing normally, and
you've called 911. What is your next treatment?
ANS Begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute and give
2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions
9.A 10-year-old female just collapsed on the floor after choking on a grape.
What would be your first action after calling 911?
ANS Give 30 chest compressions
10.Choose the correct location and hand placement to perform abdominal
thrusts on a choking child.
ANS Place the thumb side of the fist just above the navel (belly button)
but below the ribs
11.Which of these is a controllable risk factor of cardiovascular disease
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