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NASM CPR-ASTI 2025; COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR GUARANTEED PASS
The universal sign for choking is slapping your thigh - correct-answer-False
The Heimlich maneuver should be used only on _______. - correct-answer-
Conscious choking adult or child victim with a completely blocked airway
If the first shock from the AED does not rescue the victim push the shock button 3
more times. - correct-answer-False
Proper placement of the hands for chest compressions on Adults and Children is
_________. - correct-answer-The center of the sternum (center of nipples)
If you come upon a scene that is unsafe, you should still try to rescue the victim
even if it means risking your own well-being. - correct-answer-False
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Cardiac arrest is a heart rhythm problem while a heart attack is a clot/blockage -
correct-answer-True
For conventional Adult CPR you should give ________ chest compressions
followed by two rescue breaths. - correct-answer-30
You can perform CPR without providing rescue breaths - correct-answer-True
Chest compressions are done with the heel of the hand in the center of the
sternum for adults and children. - correct-answer-True
If a victim is choking and coughing give abdominal thrusts/Heimlich maneuver -
correct-answer-False
Adult chest compressions should be done at a depth of at least 2 inches - correct-
answer-True
What is the proper rate of compressions for adult/child/infant victims? - correct-
answer-100-120 compressions per minute
NASM CPR-ASTI 2025; COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR GUARANTEED PASS
The universal sign for choking is slapping your thigh - correct-answer-False
The Heimlich maneuver should be used only on _______. - correct-answer-
Conscious choking adult or child victim with a completely blocked airway
If the first shock from the AED does not rescue the victim push the shock button 3
more times. - correct-answer-False
Proper placement of the hands for chest compressions on Adults and Children is
_________. - correct-answer-The center of the sternum (center of nipples)
If you come upon a scene that is unsafe, you should still try to rescue the victim
even if it means risking your own well-being. - correct-answer-False
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Cardiac arrest is a heart rhythm problem while a heart attack is a clot/blockage -
correct-answer-True
For conventional Adult CPR you should give ________ chest compressions
followed by two rescue breaths. - correct-answer-30
You can perform CPR without providing rescue breaths - correct-answer-True
Chest compressions are done with the heel of the hand in the center of the
sternum for adults and children. - correct-answer-True
If a victim is choking and coughing give abdominal thrusts/Heimlich maneuver -
correct-answer-False
Adult chest compressions should be done at a depth of at least 2 inches - correct-
answer-True
What is the proper rate of compressions for adult/child/infant victims? - correct-
answer-100-120 compressions per minute
