ch 17

Question 1

Which of the following is a life-threatening situation?

Answer 1

a victim who is not breathing

Question 2

When is it necessary to move a victim?

Answer 2

when the scene becomes unsafe

Question 3

CPR should be initiated when the victim

Answer 3

is not breathing and has no pulse.

Question 4

In most cases, where should you check for a pulse in an adult?

Answer 4

radial artery

Question 5

In most cases, where should you check for a pulse in an infant?

Answer 5

brachial artery

Question 6

When a person is in respiratory arrest, the correct basic life support procedure is

Answer 6

CPR.

Question 7

The “A” in ABC assessment stands for

Answer 7

airway.

Question 8

The rate of CPR chest compressions for an infant or child should be

Answer 8

at least 100 compressions per minute.

Question 9

If you are administering CPR to an adult without the help of a second rescuer, the ratio of compressions to breaths should be

Answer 9

30 compressions, 2 breaths.

Question 10

A person who is suspected to be in shock and does not have a spinal cord injury
should be placed

Answer 10

flat on the back.