CPR Test Review Questions With Verified Solutions

CPR Test Review Questions With Verified Solutions How many compressions per minute for EVERY age? - ANS 100 - 120 minute What are rescue breaths? - ANS Given to a person with a pulse, but not breathing How many rescue breaths for an adult? - ANS Once every 5 - 6 seconds How many rescue breaths for an infant or child? - ANS Once every 3 - 5 seconds Where do you check a pulse on an adult or child? - ANS carotid Where do you check a pulse on an infant? - ANS brachial How do you know if ventilations are effective - ANS If the chest rises How long should each breath take to give? - ANS about 1 second How do you allow the heart to fill back up with blood? - ANS allow full recoil When should you use an AED on a person with no pulse? - ANS as soon as it is available What is the first step in using an AED? - ANS turn it on In the AHA chain of survival there is (in order) early activation of the EMS, early CPR, early AED, advanced life support, and ? - ANS post cardiac arrest care What does ROSC stand for? - ANS return of spontaneous circulation (pt. has a pulse again) What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - ANS respiratory failure or shock Describe sudden cardiac arrest? - ANS heart stops What is ischemia? - ANS lack of oxygen to body tissues