Cpr Exam 1

Front 1

After the airway is opened, which of the following correctly states the proper technique for
delivering mouth–to–mouth ventilation?

A. The rescuer opens the airway, seals his or her mouth over the victim's mouth, pinches the victim's nose closed, and gives 2 breaths while watching for the chest to rise.
B. The rescuer opens the airway, puts his or her mouth on the victim's mouth, and gives several small puffs while trying to avoid making the chest rise.
C. The rescuer opens the airway, seals his or her mouth on the victim's mouth, and gives 1 slow breath for a duration of 5 seconds.
D. The rescuer opens the airway, puts his or her mouth on the victim's mouth, and gives 5 slow breaths, each with a duration of 2 seconds, while watching for the chest to rise.

Back 1

A. The rescuer opens the airway, seals his or her mouth over the victim's mouth, pinches the victim's nose closed, and gives 2 breaths while watching for the chest to rise.

Front 2

High–quality CPR includes starting compressions within how many seconds after recognition of
cardiac arrest in adults?

A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 30

Back 2

A. 10

Front 3

When administering breaths by using a bag–mask device for a child who is not breathing but
does have a pulse, the rescuer should
A. squeeze the bag as often as possible.
B. Give breaths at the rate of 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds.
C. position the child on his or her stomach.
D. avoid performing a head tilt.

Back 3

B. Give breaths at the rate of 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds.

Front 4

Gastric inflation is more likely to occur if the rescuer

A. does not make a good seal between the face and the mask.
B. gives breaths too quickly or with too much force.
C. gives each breath over 1 second.
D. gives volume just sufficient to see the chest rise.

Back 4

B. gives breaths too quickly or with too much force.

Front 5

Complete chest recoil contributes to CPR success by

A. reducing the fatigue of the rescuer.
B. allowing the heart to refill with blood between compressions.
C. reducing the risk of rib fractures.
D. increasing the rate of chest compressions.

Back 5

B. allowing the heart to refill with blood between compressions.

Front 6

Which of the following is the preferred chest compression technique for 2–rescuer CPR in an infant?

A. 2 fingers
B. 2 Thumb–encircling hands
C. 1 Hand
D. Either 1 or 2 hands

Back 6

B. 2 Thumb–encircling hands

Front 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of high–quality CPR in Adults?

A. Minimizing recoil
B. Compressing at a depth of about 1 inch
C. Compressing at a depth of at least 2 inches
D. Checking for a pulse every minute

Back 7

C. Compressing at a depth of at least 2 inches

Front 8

The correct depth of chest compressions for a CHILD is?

A. at least one fourth the depth of the chest, approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm)
B. at least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm).
C. at least two thirds the depth of the chest, approximately 4 inches (10 ern).
D. at least three fourths the depth of the chest, approximately 4.5 inches (12 cm).

Back 8

B. at least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm).

Front 9

The compression–to–ventilation ratio for 1–rescuer CHILD CPR is?

A. 30:2.
B. 5:1.
C. 20:2.
D. 15:2.

Back 9

A. 30:2.

Front 10

The compression–to–ventilation ratio for 2–rescuer adult CPR is

A. 30 : 2
B. 5 : 1
C. 20 : 2
D. 15 : 2

Back 10

A. 30 : 2

Front 11

The compression–to–ventilation ratio for 1–RESCUER INFANT CPR is:

A. 30:2
B. 5:1
C. 20:2.
D. 15:2.

Back 11

A. 30:2

Front 12

The proper compression rate for victims of all ages is at least

A. 30 compressions per minute.
B. 50 compressions per minute.
C. 100 compressions per minute.
D. 200 compressions per minute.

Back 12

C. 100 compressions per minute.

Front 13

Which of the following victims needs CPR?

A. A victim with a pulse who is having trouble breathing
B. A victim with chest pain and indigestion
C. A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
D. A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately

Back 13

C. A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse

Front 14

Ideally, interruptions in chest compressions should be

A. limited to less than 10 seconds.
B. performed as often as needed to assess the victim.
C. longer than 10 seconds.
D. performed every 5 minutes.

Back 14

A. limited to less than 10 seconds.

Front 15

The rescuer should deliver a shock with an AED after

A. the AED advises a shock, charges, and prompts the rescuer to push the shock button.
B. completion of 2 cycles of compressions and breaths.
C. placement of an advanced airway.
D. a check for a carotid pulse.

Back 15

A. the AED advises a shock, charges, and prompts the rescuer to push the shock button.

Front 16

If an AED is used for a child less than 8 years of age,

A. infant pads may be used if pediatric pads are unavailable.
B. only adult pads or a dose attenuator may be used.
C. adult pads/dose may be used if pediatric pads/dose attenuator are not available.
D. adult pads may be used, but they should be cut in half before application.

Back 16

C. adult pads/dose may be used if pediatric pads/dose attenuator are not available.

Front 17

Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR?

A. Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood fiow during compressions.
B. Adequate depth of compression is needed to create air fiow into the lungs and adequate
oxygenation.
C. Adequate depth of compression is needed to prolong asystole.
D. Adequate depth of compression is needed to stimulate spontaneous respirations.

Back 17

A. Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood fiow during compressions.

Front 18

If a victim of foreign body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should send someone to activate the emergency response system and immediately

A. performs abdominal thrusts
B. performs blind finger sweeps
C. start CPR beginning with compressions
D. calls the victim's doctor

Back 18

C. start CPR beginning with compressions

Front 19

For which of the following would it be appropriate to move an adult victim who needs CPR?

A. When help is more than 15 minutes away from the scene
B. To locate the AED when one is not available
C. When the adult victim is in a dangerous environment
D. As soon as the adult is found to be in arrest

Back 19

C. When the adult victim is in a dangerous environment

Front 20

Where should a rescuer attempt to palpate the brachial pulse in an infant?

A. On the outside of the lower arm, near the wrist
B. Inside the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder
C. On the medial side of the upper leg, near the groin
D. On the side of the neck, near the trachea

Back 20

B. Inside the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder.

Front 21

21. Which of the following is a characteristic of high–quality CPR?

A. Compressing at a rate of 80 per minute
B. Minimizing chest recoil
C. Compressing at a depth of 1 inch
D. Minimizing interruptions in chest compressions

Back 21

D. Minimizing interruptions in chest compressions

Front 22

To reduce rescuer fatigue during team CPR, compressor roles should be switched about every

A 1 cycle.
B. 3 cycles.
C. 5 cycles.
D. 8 cycles.

Back 22

C. 5 cycles.

Front 23

Which of the following correctly compares characteristics of chest compressions in adults
with those in infants and children?

A. Start compressions: for adults, within 10 seconds; for children/infants, within 30 seconds
B. Chest compression rate: for adults, at least 80 compressions per minute; for children/infants, at
least 100 compressions per minute
C. Compression depth: for adults, at least 2 inches; for children/infants, at least one third the depth
of the chest
D. Compression–to–ventilation ratio for 2 rescuers: for adults, 30:2; for children/infants, 10:2

Back 23

C. Compression depth: for adults, at least 2 inches; for children/infants, at least one third the depth
of the chest

Front 24

Which of the following ventilation devicesltechniques is not recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR?

A. Bag–mask device
B. Mouth–to–barrier device technique C. Mouth–to–mouth technique
D. Mouth–to–mask technique

Back 24

A. Bag–mask device

Front 25

Which of the following options lists the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2–
rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway?

A. Compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute, 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds.
B. Compress at a rate of at least 60 per minute, 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds.
C. Compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute, 2 breaths every 5 to 10 seconds.
D. Compress at a rate of at least 60 per minute, 1 breath every 5 to 10 seconds

Back 25

A. Compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute, 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds.