CQM-C COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person whom you know
is choking, what modification should you incorporate?.
Answer: C. Each time you open the airway, you look for the obstructing
object.
◍ How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when
using a bag-mask device?.
Answer: A. Observing the chest rise with each breath
◍ How to check infant consciousness?.
Answer: Tap foot and shout
◍ Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given
to a child?.
Answer: A. At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 5 cm
◍ When is rescue breathing done?.
Answer: When the victim has a pulse but is not breathing
◍ How is rescue breathing done on an adult?.
Answer: One breath every 5 seconds
◍ How is rescue breathing done on a child/infant?.
Answer: One breath every 3 seconds
◍ A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene
is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts
for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using his
mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CP
, R. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt. What actions should occur next to support a team-based
resuscitation attempt?.
Answer: C. Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest
compressions.
◍ A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene
is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts
for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using his
mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CP
R. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves
to get the AE
D. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?.
Answer: B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
◍ How long do you give rescue breaths for?.
Answer: Two minutes, then stop and re-assess
◍ How are bag-valve masks (BVMs) operated?.
Answer: MUST be done with two people, one seals the mask over the
airways and the other squeezes the bag.
◍ What is the age of an infant, and how deep do you give compressions?.
Answer: 0-12 months, 1.5 in compressions
◍ What is the age of a child, and how deep do you give compressions?.
Answer: 1-12 years, about 2 in compressions
◍ While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you
ensure is being accomplished?.
Answer: D. Compressing to a depth of at least 5 cm
◍ A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive.
What is your first course of action?.
Answer: A. Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person whom you know
is choking, what modification should you incorporate?.
Answer: C. Each time you open the airway, you look for the obstructing
object.
◍ How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when
using a bag-mask device?.
Answer: A. Observing the chest rise with each breath
◍ How to check infant consciousness?.
Answer: Tap foot and shout
◍ Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given
to a child?.
Answer: A. At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 5 cm
◍ When is rescue breathing done?.
Answer: When the victim has a pulse but is not breathing
◍ How is rescue breathing done on an adult?.
Answer: One breath every 5 seconds
◍ How is rescue breathing done on a child/infant?.
Answer: One breath every 3 seconds
◍ A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene
is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts
for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using his
mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CP
, R. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt. What actions should occur next to support a team-based
resuscitation attempt?.
Answer: C. Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest
compressions.
◍ A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene
is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts
for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using his
mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CP
R. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves
to get the AE
D. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?.
Answer: B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
◍ How long do you give rescue breaths for?.
Answer: Two minutes, then stop and re-assess
◍ How are bag-valve masks (BVMs) operated?.
Answer: MUST be done with two people, one seals the mask over the
airways and the other squeezes the bag.
◍ What is the age of an infant, and how deep do you give compressions?.
Answer: 0-12 months, 1.5 in compressions
◍ What is the age of a child, and how deep do you give compressions?.
Answer: 1-12 years, about 2 in compressions
◍ While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you
ensure is being accomplished?.
Answer: D. Compressing to a depth of at least 5 cm
◍ A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive.
What is your first course of action?.
Answer: A. Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
