CPR Questions

1. When the heart stops brain death will occur within:

a. 1-2 minutes
b. 8-10 hours
c. 8-10 minutes
d. 12-15 minutes

2. The CAB’s of CPR are:

a. Cuts, air and burns
b. Circulation/compressions, airway, breathing
c. Children, adults and babies
d. None of the above

3. What is the most critical step in case of an emergency?

a. Moving victim to another place is the most critical step in case of an
emergency.
b. Finding a licensed physician is the most critical step in case of an
emergency.
c. Calling victim’s relatives is the most critical step in case of an
emergency.
d. Dialing 911 is the most critical step in case of an emergency.

4. When administering CPR to an infant:

a. Cover his nose and mouth with your mouth.
b. Puff air from your cheeks, not your lungs.
c. Allow the infant to exhale on his own.
d. All of the above
5. If there is no response from the victim:
a. Give 1-2 minutes of CPR before calling 911 if the victim is a child.
b. Give 1-2 minutes of CPR before calling 911 if the victim is an infant.
c. Call 911 and return to the victim if the victim is an adult.
d. All of the above.

6. To clear the victim’s airway, you should:

a. Push chin down, tilt head back
b. Lift chin up, turn head to the left
c. Lift chin up, tilt head forward
d. Lift chin up, tilt head back

7. Children’s CPR is given to:

a. Anyone who’s height is less than 4’6”
b. Anyone who’s weight is less than 60 pounds
c. Children under the age of 15
d. Children under the age of 8

8. Infant CPR is administered to any child under the age of:

a. 24 months
b. 18 months
c. 12 months
d. 9 months

9. When administering CPR, what is breaths-to-compressions ratio?

a. 2 breaths to every 30 compressions
b. 1 breath every 30 compressions
c. 1 breath every 15 compressions
d. 2 breaths every 5 compressions
10.In case of emergency you SHOULD NOT:
a. Leave the victim unattended
b. Try to make the victim drink
c. Try to put the victim into a sitting position
d. All of the above

11.When checking for circulation/pulse you should locate:

a. Carotid artery if victim is a child
b. Brachial artery if victim is an infant
c. Carotid artery if victim is an adult
d. All of the above

12.The rule for compressions part of CPR is:

a. 1 hand, 1 inch when administered to children
b. ½ hand, ½ inch when administered to infants
c. 2 hands, 2 inches when administered to adults.
d. All of the above

13.Infant’s responsiveness is checked by:

a. Shaking the victim and shouting.
b. Slapping victim’s face lightly
c. Patting victims feet and shoulders
d. All of the above

14.Adult’s and child’s responsiveness is checked by:

a. Using smelling salts.
b. Shaking the victim and shouting
c. Pouring cold water on victim’s face
d. All of the above
15.What is the most critical component of CPR?
a. Airway management
b. Rescue breathing
c. Chest compressions
d. All of the above

16.When is it the right time to make sure the scene of an accident is safe?
a. After getting the emergency response started
b. Immediately upon seeing the victim
c. After delivering a shock with an AED
d. As soon as emergency medical professionals arrive

17.In order to protect your safety while providing CPR, you should:
a. Use a one way mouth guard
b. Use disposable gloves
c. Check the area for dangers such as gas fumes or chemical spills
d. All of the above

18.“Agonal breathing” is a form of struggling breathing that sounds like

gasping or gurgling. A person who shows signs of agonal breathing should
get CPR right away.
a. True
b. False

19.How long should you take to check for a pulse?

a. 10 seconds maximum
b. 15 seconds maximum
c. 20 seconds maximum
d. 25 seconds maximum
20.How deep should chest compressions be for adult victim?
a. At least 1 inch deep
b. At least 2 inches deep
c. At least 3 inches deep
d. At least 4 inches deep

21.Where should you place your hand to provide chest compressions to an

adult?
a. Just above the nipple line
b. At the center of the victim’s breastbone
c. At the lower half of the victim’s breastbone
d. At the upper half of the victim’s breastbone

22.What is the rate of compressions when delivering CPR?

a. 40 compressions per minute
b. 60 compressions per minute
c. 80 compressions per minute
d. 100 compressions per minute

23.What should you do first when operating an AED?

a. Turn the AED on
b. Attach the pads to the victim’s chest
c. Perform rescue breathing on the victim 2 times
d. Perform 5 CPR cycles before delivering an AED shock

24.You have delivered an AED shock to a patient. What should you do next?
a. Check to see if the patient has a pulse
b. Start CPR again, beginning with chest compressions
c. Wait for the AED’s instructions to continue
d. Deliver 2 rescue breaths to the patient
25.When delivering CPR to an infant, the correct depth of compression is:
a. 1 minimum of 1 inch
b. A minimum of 1 to 1 ½ inches
c. A minimum of 2 inches
d. A minimum of 3 inches

26.How do you check for responsiveness in an infant?

a. Call 911
b. Gently tap on the infants feet
c. Shout at the infant
d. Shake the infant

27.How do you open an unresponsive victim’s airway?

a. Tilt their heads back
b. Tilt their head back and lift the chin
c. Turn the victim on their side
d. Use a one-way mouth guard

28.What is the proper compression to breaths ratio when performing CPR on a

child along with an additional rescuer?
a. 15:2
b. 30:2
c. 5:1
d. 50:2