CPR AED Practice Test

After your lunch break at the office, you believe you are the first to come back but later notice your colleague lying down on the floor. They are unresponsive and foaming on the mouth. Based on this scenario, you are not comfortable performing CPR. What is the next best step you will take instead?*

Wait for your colleagues to return and seek help from the one more familiar with health practicesPerform compression-only CPRCall 911Leave the office and only come back after everyone has returned

In adherence to the universal precautions when performing CPR or First Aid, which of the following set represents the appropriate protective equipment?

CPR barriers, face masks, eye protection, gloves, and gownsGloves, face masks, uniformsCPR barriers, eye protection, long sleeve clothingSurgical face masks, respirators, gloves, and gowns

When performing CPR, what is the recommended rate of chest compressions?*

30 to 60 chest compressions per minute60 to 90 chest compressions per minute90 to 120 chest compressions per minutes100 to 120 chest compressions per minute

Which set of procedures summarizes what CPR is?*

Chest compressions and rescue breathsMouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest massagesChest compressions, opening up a victim's airway, and rescue breathsAll of the above

Which of the following depicts the actual differences in CPR for an adult, child, and infant?*

Give an adult or child 30 chest compressions before the two rescue breaths and an infant 15 chest compressions before the two rescue breaths.The depth of compressions for an adult is 2 to 2.4 inches. For a child above one year is 2 inches, and for infants, 1.5 inches.Start CPR first before calling for help in adults and call for help first before starting CPR in childrenNone of the above

For 1-rescuer CPR, the recommended compressions to breathe ratio is 30:2. In 2-rescuer CPR situations, the compressions to breaths ratio should be 30:2, then 15:2 and 15:2*

TrueFalse

What is the first thing rescuers need to do when they arrive at the scene of an emergency before they assess the patient and start CPR?*

Call 911Wear their PPEsCheck the safety of the sceneLook for an AED

Why is it important to let the chest recoil before proceeding when giving compressions?*

To avoid hurting the victimIt allows the heart to refill with bloodIt will enable the heart to start beatingAll of the above

What is the appropriate position to place AED pads on an infant?*

Upper right chest and lower left chestChest and backYou cannot use an AED on an infantAny place that fits

Which of the following order best describes how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator properly?*

Get an AED, Power on the AED, analyze the rhythm, attach electrode pads, and shock the person.Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, shock the person, and analyze the rhythm.Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, and shock the person if advised.Power on the AED, shock the person, attach electrode pads and analyze the rhythm.

In infant rescue techniques, how can you check for the baby's responsiveness?*

Gently tap the baby's feet and shoulders and yell.Shake the victim and shoutTap the baby on the backSlap the baby's cheeks lightly

If there is no response from the victim, what should you do?*

Start giving 2 minutes of CPR before calling 911 if the victim is a child.Start giving 2 minutes of CPR before calling 911 if the victim is an infant.Call 911 first before returning to the victim to start CPR for adultsAll of the above.

While performing CPR, interruptions to chest compressions should be limited to:*

Five secondsLess than 10 secondsTwo secondsEnsure there are no interruptions

When helping an unconscious adult victim who doesn't seem to be breathing, how do you open their airway in readiness for the rescue breaths?*

Use an oxygen maskInsert an advanced airwayLay them on their sideUse the head tilt and chin lift maneuver

How many rescue breaths are involved in a 2-rescuer CPR for an adult scenario if an advanced airway is in place?*

Eight to ten breaths per minuteFour breaths per minute12 breaths per minuteNone of the above

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