NASM CPR-ASTI Prep Exam 2025/2026 – Get Verified
Questions & Answers for Guaranteed Success! (Graded
A+)
What are the signs of death are not present? - 1. decapitation
2. Major chest/cranial injury
3. Stiff cold extremities (rigor mortis)
4. obvious tissue decay
Before performing CPR/First Aid on anyone... - Combine universal precautions with the appropriate
personal protective gear (ppp)
What are the requirements for PPP? (precautions personal protective gear) - 1. exam gloves
and
2. barrier device (mouth to mouth)
what did the CPR guidelines eliminate? - "look-listen-feel"
what did the look-listen-feel; consist of? - check for layperson rescuers. If an unconscious victim is
breathing adequately, place them in the recovery position (as long as a spinal injury isn't suspected)
and monitor their breathing. If the victim is not breathing or is not breathing normally, such as
gasping for breath, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is indicated immediately
How many minutes does it take for irreversible brain damage and multi-system organ failure follows?
- 4-6 minutes
How soon should you determine to help someone? (CPR/First Aid) - 10 Seconds
What is CABD? - Compressions-Airway-Breathing-Defillation
You should place victim on bed or sofa when beginning CPR - False; position victim lying flat on their
back (Supine Position) on a hard stable surface
, Where should you position your hands on the victim before beginning CPR? - center of the victim's
sternum (breastbone); imaginary line between the nipples
How do you determine if your hand is positioned correctly on victim before initiating CPR? - feel the
"notch" at the bottom of the sternum, you should move your hand up about two finger widths so
that the heel of your hand is centered on the sternum
You should keep your arms slightly bent when performing CPR? - False; keep arms straight for
consistently powerful compressions
What is the "hard-and fast" chest compressions? - Compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute
(for adult)
How should you count during compressions - counting method such as "one and two and three and
four" will help you keep a smooth and steady rhythm
What is the chest compression depth for an adult? - and 2.4 inches (5 to 6 cm)
Why are shallow compressions not effective? - will not effectively pump oxygenated blood
throughout the body
Why are deep compressions not effective? - can cause rib fractures and damage the victim's heart
You should allow the chest to fully recoil before initiating another compression? - true
How should you open victims airway? - using the head tilt/chin lift maneuver, as long as spinal
trauma is not suspected
What should you do if a spinal injury is suspected on the victim? - perform compression-only CPR
Why should you be cautious about the tilt/chin lift maneuver? - lifting on the chin too hard as this
can close the mouth or cause unintentional injury
Questions & Answers for Guaranteed Success! (Graded
A+)
What are the signs of death are not present? - 1. decapitation
2. Major chest/cranial injury
3. Stiff cold extremities (rigor mortis)
4. obvious tissue decay
Before performing CPR/First Aid on anyone... - Combine universal precautions with the appropriate
personal protective gear (ppp)
What are the requirements for PPP? (precautions personal protective gear) - 1. exam gloves
and
2. barrier device (mouth to mouth)
what did the CPR guidelines eliminate? - "look-listen-feel"
what did the look-listen-feel; consist of? - check for layperson rescuers. If an unconscious victim is
breathing adequately, place them in the recovery position (as long as a spinal injury isn't suspected)
and monitor their breathing. If the victim is not breathing or is not breathing normally, such as
gasping for breath, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is indicated immediately
How many minutes does it take for irreversible brain damage and multi-system organ failure follows?
- 4-6 minutes
How soon should you determine to help someone? (CPR/First Aid) - 10 Seconds
What is CABD? - Compressions-Airway-Breathing-Defillation
You should place victim on bed or sofa when beginning CPR - False; position victim lying flat on their
back (Supine Position) on a hard stable surface
, Where should you position your hands on the victim before beginning CPR? - center of the victim's
sternum (breastbone); imaginary line between the nipples
How do you determine if your hand is positioned correctly on victim before initiating CPR? - feel the
"notch" at the bottom of the sternum, you should move your hand up about two finger widths so
that the heel of your hand is centered on the sternum
You should keep your arms slightly bent when performing CPR? - False; keep arms straight for
consistently powerful compressions
What is the "hard-and fast" chest compressions? - Compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute
(for adult)
How should you count during compressions - counting method such as "one and two and three and
four" will help you keep a smooth and steady rhythm
What is the chest compression depth for an adult? - and 2.4 inches (5 to 6 cm)
Why are shallow compressions not effective? - will not effectively pump oxygenated blood
throughout the body
Why are deep compressions not effective? - can cause rib fractures and damage the victim's heart
You should allow the chest to fully recoil before initiating another compression? - true
How should you open victims airway? - using the head tilt/chin lift maneuver, as long as spinal
trauma is not suspected
What should you do if a spinal injury is suspected on the victim? - perform compression-only CPR
Why should you be cautious about the tilt/chin lift maneuver? - lifting on the chin too hard as this
can close the mouth or cause unintentional injury
