C P R Questions

Front 1

You're applying compressions to an elderly subject and you hear cracking noises. Should you still keep going?

Back 1

Yes

Front 2

What adverse effect may happen if you apply breaths too long / deep?

Back 2

The victim may puke.

Front 3

What signs do you look for when deciding whether or not to use the adult AED versus the child AED?

Back 3

Signs of puberty

Front 4

When applying an AED to a young subject, at what point should you use the adult pads?

Back 4

When signs of puberty are present

Front 5

When a victim needs CPR, should you first call 911 or apply compressions?

Back 5

Apply compressions FIRST.

Front 6

How many sets of compressions should be applied to a child?

Back 6

Five

Front 7

Two-handed compressions are needed for adult CPR. Is it different for child CPR?

Back 7

Yes - just one-handed compressions

Front 8

Are the breaths you apply for child CPR different than the ones used for adult CPR?

Back 8

Yes - smaller / shorter breaths

Front 9

What part of the hand should be used for infant compressions?

Back 9

Use just the middle two fingers of one hand.

Front 10

Should the fingers always stay in contact with the chest during infant CPR?

Back 10

Yes

Front 11

During infant CPR, is it possible to tilt the subject's head too far back?

Back 11

Yes

Front 12

Should you be concerned with covering both the infant's nose & mouth with your mouth during CPR?

Back 12

Yes, this is what you want: cover both the mouth AND nose with your mouth.

Front 13

If an infant's chest doesn't rise during CPR, what's the next step?

Back 13

Let the head go back to normal position, then tilt the head and try again.

Front 14

If a person stops breathing during a choking episode, should you continue the Heimlich maneuver or start CPR?

Back 14

Do normal CPR, but check inside the mouth for food after each set of compressions.

Front 15

Name a few possible obstructions that must be removed before applying AEDs.

Back 15

Jewelry
Piercings
Even clothing
Wire bras

Front 16

What's the poison help line?

Back 16

800.222.1222

Front 17

What should you tell the subject before applying first aid?

Back 17

I'm a first aid provider. May I give you help?

Front 18

If there are other people around, what should you have someone else do?

Back 18

Tell someone to call 911. Tell someone else to get the first aid kit and AED if one's available.

Front 19

When you arrive at the scene of an emergency, what's the very first thing you should do?

Back 19

Check the scene to be sure it is safe.

Front 20

What's the first thing to do upon approaching an injured person?

Back 20

Tap them while shouting "Are you OK?"

Front 21

If the person doesn't respond when you ask them if they're OK, should you assume they're not and begin CPR treatment?

Back 21

Yes

Front 22

What are a couple of other things to do after successfully administering CPR?

Back 22

-Look for obvious signs of injury (like bleeding, broken bones, burns, bites).
-Look for medical information jewelry.

Front 23

When applying the Heimlich, where on the victim should you apply the thumb side of your fist?

Back 23

Slightly above the belly button

Front 24

When applying the Heimlich, how long should you apply thrusts?

Back 24

Until the object is forced out and he can breathe, cough or talk

Front 25

Where on a choking victim should you apply Heimlich thrusts if the person is in the late stages of pregnancy or is very large and you can't wrap your arms fully around her waist?

Back 25

Give thrusts on the chest instead of the abdomen

Front 26

When applying CPR, where on the subject should you place the heel of the lower hand?

Back 26

On the lower half of the breastbone

Front 27

Before applying CPR, should you take away valuable time to clear clothing from the subject's chest?

Back 27

Yes

Front 28

Which song was recommended that you remember when applying CPR compressions to its beat?

Back 28

"Stayin' Alive"

Front 29

Do you know what CPR compressions do to a subject?

Back 29

Compressions pump blood to the brain & heart.

Front 30

How far down should one press during adult CPR compressions?

Back 30

Push straight down at least two inches.

Front 31

What's the right way to open the airway before applying breaths?

Back 31

Put one hand on the forehead and one hand under the chin. Tilt the head back and lift the chin.

Front 32

When giving breaths, should you pinch the subject's nose?

Back 32

Yes

Front 33

When giving breaths, how long should each breath be?

Back 33

1 second each

Front 34

What should you be watching when giving breaths?

Back 34

For the subject's chest to begin to rise as you give each breath

Front 35

What if the victim's chest doesn't rise when you're giving breaths?

Back 35

Allow the head to go back to its normal position, then tilt the head and lift the chin again. Try again.

Front 36

What's the maximum amount of time you should interrupt compressions to apply breaths?

Back 36

10 seconds

Front 37

When using a mask to apply breaths to a victim, what's something important to do with the mask before giving breaths?

Back 37

Make sure there's an airtight seal while you lift the subject's chin.

Front 38

Is it okay if someone's touching the victim when you use the AED machine?

Back 38

No

Front 39

There's something you should do to a subject if they're breathing, but not responding. What is it?

Back 39

Roll the person to their side.

Front 40

How many compressions should you apply before interrupting to give breaths?

Back 40

30 compressions

Front 41

How long should you apply CPR?

Back 41

Until an AED arrives, the person responds, or trained help arrives

Front 42

How far down should one press during child CPR compressions?

Back 42

About 2 inches down, just like an adult

Front 43

How far down should one press during infant CPR compressions?

Back 43

Slightly less than an adult & child: about 1-and-a-half inches down

Front 44

Should you still use the heel of the hand when applying compressions to an infant?

Back 44

No. Use just 2 fingers of one hand.

Front 45

Where on an infant should you apply compressions?

Back 45

Just below the nipple line

Front 46

When applying compressions to anyone, should you let the chest come back up to its normal position between compressions?

Back 46

Yes

Front 47

There is a time during infant CPR you should call 911. But, first, how many sets of compressions & breaths should you first attempt before calling 911?

Back 47

Five sets

Front 48

What position should you place an infant's body when applying the Heimlich?

Back 48

Hold the infant facedown on your forearm. Support the infant's head & jaw with your hand.

Front 49

You can't use thrusts when applying the Heimlich to an infant. So what do you do instead?

Back 49

Turn over the infant and administer back slaps

Front 50

How many back slaps are necessary when applying the Heimlich to an infant?

Back 50

Five

Front 51

When applying the Heimlich to an infant, where on an infant's back should you slap?

Back 51

Between the infant's shoulder blades

Front 52

Heimlich on an infant is different. After five back slaps, what should you do?

Back 52

Turn the infant on its back, supporting the head. Then, give up to five chest thrusts using two fingers (like you would with infant CPR).

Front 53

How long should you administer alternating back slaps and chest thrusts during an infant Heimlich?

Back 53

Until the infant can breathe, cough or cry. Or, until the infant stops responding.