#1
Which of the following is a correct step in performing CPR on an adult?
Start with 30 chest compressions
Begin with rescue breaths
Check for responsiveness first
Administer aspirin immediately
#2
What is the purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in CPR?
To check the pulse rate
To provide chest compressions
To analyze heart rhythm and deliver a shock if necessary
To provide oxygen to the patient
#3
What is the first step to take when encountering a person who has collapsed and is unresponsive?
Administer CPR immediately
Check for breathing and pulse
Call emergency medical services (EMS)
Perform a head-to-toe assessment
#4
Which of the following is a symptom of sudden cardiac arrest?
Coughing
Weakness
Hyperventilation
Loss of consciousness
#5
Which of the following is a correct step in performing CPR on a child?
Perform chest compressions with one hand
Use the heel of one hand for compressions
Use adult AED pads for defibrillation
Administer rescue breaths before checking for responsiveness
#6
What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?
#7
In which situation should an AED be used?
For any breathing difficulty
For minor cuts and abrasions
When a person is unresponsive and not breathing
When someone has a headache
#8
What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions on an adult?
Center of the chest, just below the nipple line
At the base of the sternum
On the abdomen
Over the throat
#9
What should be done before delivering a shock with an AED?
Administer epinephrine
Ensure no one is touching the person
Provide mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
Perform a physical examination
#10
What is the recommended depth for chest compressions in adult CPR?
At least 2 inches (5 centimeters)
No more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
At least 3 inches (7.5 centimeters)
As deep as possible, regardless of depth
#11
What is the correct placement of AED pads on the victim's chest?
One pad on the upper right chest and the other on the lower left side of the chest
Both pads on the lower abdomen
Both pads on the back
One pad on the lower chest and the other on the back
#12
What is the purpose of the 'shock advised' prompt on an AED?
To indicate that the AED is malfunctioning
To signal that CPR should be continued
To prompt the rescuer to deliver a shock if indicated
To suggest increasing the ventilation rate
#13
What is the recommended age for using pediatric AED pads?
Under 1 year old
1 to 8 years old
Over 8 years old
There are no age restrictions for AED use
#14
What is the primary purpose of CPR in a cardiac arrest situation?
To restart the heart
To maintain blood flow to vital organs
To regulate breathing
To relieve pain
#15
What does an AED analyze to determine if a shock is needed?
Blood pressure
Brain activity
Heart rhythm
Oxygen levels