#1
Which action should you take first when encountering a choking victim?
Give back blows and chest thrusts
ExplanationInitial steps to dislodge obstruction and restore airflow.
#2
What is the recommended position for a conscious choking victim?
Leaning forward and slightly bent
ExplanationOptimal posture to facilitate expulsion of foreign object.
#3
Which action should you take first when encountering an unconscious choking infant?
Check for breathing
ExplanationAssessment of vital signs before intervention.
#4
What is the recommended depth for chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR?
2 inches
ExplanationAdequate depth to ensure effective circulation.
#5
What is the recommended compression rate for chest compressions during CPR for all victims?
100-120 compressions per minute
ExplanationAppropriate rate to maintain perfusion.
#6
Which action should you take first when encountering a conscious choking victim who becomes unconscious?
Give back blows and chest thrusts
ExplanationImmediate response to restore airway patency.
#7
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths during CPR for an adult victim?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
ExplanationEffective CPR cycle for maintaining circulation and oxygenation.
#8
How should you check if the airway is clear for a choking victim?
Sweep the mouth with fingers
ExplanationEnsuring the absence of obstructions to allow airflow.
#9
What is the term for the device used to clear an airway obstruction in a choking victim?
Suction machine
ExplanationEquipment for removing foreign objects from the airway.
#10
What is the recommended sequence of actions for providing CPR to an adult victim?
Check for pulse, chest compressions, rescue breaths
ExplanationSystematic approach to CPR delivery for optimal outcomes.
#11
What is the recommended ratio of compressions to breaths during CPR for a child victim?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
ExplanationOptimal CPR cycle for pediatric resuscitation.
#12
What is the appropriate action if a choking victim becomes unresponsive during back blows and chest thrusts?
Check for breathing and start CPR if necessary
ExplanationTransition to CPR for sustained support.
#13
What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR?
Center of the chest, between the nipples
ExplanationOptimal position for effective compression and cardiac output.
#14
What is the maximum time recommended to complete a cycle of CPR (30 compressions and 2 breaths) for an adult victim?
30 seconds
ExplanationTimely intervention to sustain circulation and oxygenation.
#15
What is the recommended compression depth for chest compressions on an infant during CPR?
0.5 inch
ExplanationAppropriate depth for effective circulation in infants.
#16
What is the term for the technique used to clear the airway of a choking victim by forcing air out of the lungs?
Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
ExplanationManeuver to dislodge obstructive material from the airway.
#17
What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an infant during CPR?
At the center of the chest, just below the nipple line
ExplanationProper positioning for effective chest compressions in infants.