CPR exam UPDATED Study Guide
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A 67 year old man is found unresponsive, not breathing and without a pulse.
You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR. - CORRECT
ANSWERS
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR? - CORRECT ANSWERS
about every 2 minutes
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete
chest recoil. What is your next course of action? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Tell the compressor you noticed decreased chest recoil
"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 ANSWERS
clear roles and responsibilities
Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this
important to survival? - CORRECT ANSWERS It eliminates the
abnormal heart rhythm
What special circumstances should a rescuer consider when using an AED? -
CORRECT ANSWERS On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may
fail to deliver a shock
A 53 year old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical
technician, rushed to her with an AED. - CORRECT ANSWERS
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A 67 year old man is found unresponsive, not breathing and without a pulse.
You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR. - CORRECT
ANSWERS
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR? - CORRECT ANSWERS
about every 2 minutes
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete
chest recoil. What is your next course of action? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Tell the compressor you noticed decreased chest recoil
"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 ANSWERS
clear roles and responsibilities
Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this
important to survival? - CORRECT ANSWERS It eliminates the
abnormal heart rhythm
What special circumstances should a rescuer consider when using an AED? -
CORRECT ANSWERS On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may
fail to deliver a shock
A 53 year old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical
technician, rushed to her with an AED. - CORRECT ANSWERS
