cpr review

Question 1

What is the first step before starting CPR?

Answer 1

Assess the scene for safety.

Question 2

How do you check responsiveness in adults, children, and infants?

Answer 2

Tap and shout; check for normal breathing.

Question 3

When should you call 911 for an adult?

Answer 3

Immediately if not EMS, and send someone to get an AED.

Question 4

When should you call 911 for a child or infant if you are alone?

Answer 4

After 5 cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths.

Question 5

How long do you check for a pulse?

Answer 5

At least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds.

Question 6

When should CPR be started?

Answer 6

If no pulse and not breathing.

Question 7

What is the compression rate for all ages?

Answer 7

At least 100 per minute.

Question 8

What is the compression location for adults/older children?

Answer 8

Lower half of the breastbone.

Question 9

What is the compression location for infants?

Answer 9

Just below the nipple line.

Question 10

What is the compression depth for adults/older children?

Answer 10

At least 2 inches.

Question 11

What is the compression depth for children?

Answer 11

About 2 inches or ⅓ depth of chest.

Question 12

What is the compression depth for infants?

Answer 12

About 1½ inches or ⅓ depth of chest.

Question 13

What is chest wall recoil?

Answer 13

Allow complete recoil between compressions; rotate rescuers every 2 minutes.

Question 14

What is the maximum acceptable interruption in compressions?

Answer 14

Less than 10 seconds.

Question 15

What airway technique is recommended?

Answer 15

Head tilt–chin lift (jaw thrust if trauma suspected).

Question 16

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for adults with 1 or 2 rescuers?

Answer 16

30:2

Question 17

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a child with a single rescuer?

Answer 17

30:2

Question 18

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a child with 2 rescuers?

Answer 18

15:2

Question 19

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for an infant with a single rescuer?

Answer 19

30:2

Question 20

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for an infant with 2 rescuers?

Answer 20

15:2

Question 21

How often do you give breaths with an advanced airway in place?

Answer 21

1 breath every 6–8 seconds (8–10 breaths per minute), asynchronous with compressions.

Question 22

What should you see with ventilations?

Answer 22

Visible chest rise; about 1 second per breath.

Question 23

When should an AED be used?

Answer 23

Attach and use as soon as available.

Question 24

What should be done after an AED shock?

Answer 24

Resume CPR beginning with chest compressions immediately after each shock.