Basic Life Support and CPR Techniques Quiz

Recommended adult CPR compression rate is 100 compressions per minute.

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator.

AED purpose in CPR is to deliver a shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm.

First step with an unresponsive victim is to check for responsiveness.

A common cause of sudden cardiac arrest is irregular heart rhythm.

Inability to speak or cough is a common sign of airway obstruction.

BLS sequence: Call for help, Assess responsiveness, Start compressions, Open airway, Provide breaths.

Head tilt-chin lift technique is used to open the airway in an unconscious person.

CAB in CPR stands for Compressions, Airway, Breathing.

Children under 1 year old require a different compression technique in CPR.

Recommended compression depth for adults during CPR is 2 inches.

ABCDE in emergency care stands for Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure.

In adult CPR, the compression-to-breath ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

Visible chest recoil is a symptom of effective chest compressions during CPR.

First step when using an AED is to check for responsiveness.

Correct compression-to-breath ratio for infant CPR is 15 compressions to 1 breath.

First action with an unresponsive victim is to call 911.