CPR questions

Question 1

To observe standard precautions means

Answer 1

To follow a set of infection control practices used whether or not an infection is suspected

Question 2

Prevention of airway and breathing emergencies; early CPR with an emphasis on effective rescue breaths and, if needed, rapid defibrillation; early activation of the appropriate emergency response protocol; effective BLS and ALS care and transportation; and effective post-cardiac arrest care at a hospital are the links in which chain of survival?

Answer 2

Children and infantas

Question 3

Early recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of an emergency response protocol; immediate high quality CPR; rapid defibrillation; effective BLS and ALS care and transportation; and effective postcardiac arrest care at a hospital are the links in which chain of survival?

Answer 3

Adults outside a hospital

Question 4

You have responded to a report of an abrupt collapse of a middle-aged man at a local office building. Your BLS assessment shows the man is unresponsive, not breathing normally, and has no carotid pulse. This condition is most likely caused by and treated with:

Answer 4

Sudden cardiac arrest; CPR, defibrillation

Question 5

You are providing care to a 23-year-old female found unresponsive on a couch at a party. She is breathing normally and has a pulse. You should immediately do which of the following?

Answer 5

Place her in the side-lying recovery position.

Question 6

You are attending to a 54-year-old man who collapsed suddenly and is unresponsive. He is not breathing normally and you cannot feel a pulse. There is no suspicion of trauma and your emergency response protocol is being activated. What is your next step?

Answer 6

Immediately provide CPR.

Question 7

You are attending to a person who is unresponsive, gasping, but you can clearly feel a carotid pulse. What is the determined problem?

Answer 7

Respiratory arrest

Question 8

You have been performing CPR on a 9-year-old child for about 4 minutes. An AED has just arrived. What should you do?

Answer 8

voice instructions.

Question 9

You and another provider are attending to a 17-year-old boy found unresponsive with occasional gasps. You are not certain if a pulse is present. What should you do?

Answer 9

Start CPR; 30:2 compressions to ventilations.

Question 10

A roofer was electrocuted when his aluminum ladder contacted an energized power line. The scene has been made safe and you have determined he is in cardiac arrest. The AED has analyzed the heart and is indicating a shock is advised. What should you do?

Answer 10

Clear the person and immediately deliver the shock.

Question 11

After delivering a shock with an AED, you should:

Answer 11

Immediately resume CPR and follow any instructions given by the AED.

Question 12

When two or more providers are performing CPR on an infant, the compression to ventilation ratio and preferred chest compression method is:

Answer 12

15:2 with 2 thumbs and the fingers encircling the chest

Question 13

You have determined a 47-year-old man is unresponsive. In order to assess for normal breathing, what should you do?

Answer 13

Look at the face and chest for signs of breathing.

Question 14

While eating, an older woman suddenly grabs her throat and cannot make any sound. You ask, “Are you choking?” She nods yes. What should you do?

Answer 14

Perform abdominal thrusts.

Question 15

You are alone with an adult man who is choking. Another person has gone to get more help. You are performing abdominal thrusts when he suddenly collapses. What should you do next?

Answer 15

Perform CPR and check the mouth for an object before rescue breaths.

Question 16

Sudden cardiac arrest in an adult is most likely caused by ________ and requires ________.

Answer 16

ventricular fibrillation; defibrillation

Question 17

Two providers are performing CPR. What should they do to prevent fatigue and maintain the quality of chest compressions?

Answer 17

Change positions every 2 minutes.

Question 18

You find an 11-year-old child who is unresponsive and blue. She is not breathing normally and you cannot feel a carotid pulse. Her friend states that she collapsed and stopped moving after playing the “pass out” choking game. You are the only trained BLS provider. What do you need to do?

Answer 18

Send the friend to activate EMS and get an AED, then begin CPR yourself.

Question 19

You are performing CPR on a 65-year-old man who suddenly collapsed. Another provider shows up with an AED. She turns on the device and the voice instructions begin. What is the next step?

Answer 19

Cut open or tear away the man’s shirt and apply the pads to his bare chest.

Question 20

It’s a hot day and you have responded as an EMS provider to a report of a woman suddenly collapsing to the floor at a grocery store. The scene is safe and she is unresponsive to your voice and touch. What is your next action?

Answer 20

Check her for breathing and pulse at the same time.

Question 21

When providing CPR on a child or infant:

Answer 21

Ensure there is an open airway for rescue breaths.

Question 22

You are performing CPR on your uncle who collapsed at a family gathering where you are the only trained BLS provider. What is the recommended approach to deliver rescue breaths?

Answer 22

Use a CPR mask with a one-way valve.

Question 23

You are attending to a neighbor who is unresponsive, not breathing normally, and pulseless. Your spouse has left to activate EMS while you begin CPR. You have just given your first set of compressions and are ready to give your initial rescue breaths. What is your next step?

Answer 23

Inspect the CPR mask to make sure a one-way valve is in place.

Question 24

You are caring for a child who is unresponsive but breathing normally. No trauma is suspected, and the scene is safe. You want to protect the child’s open airway. You have extended the arm nearest to you up alongside the head, brought the other arm across his chest, and have the back of his hand against his cheek. What is your next step?

Answer 24

Grasp the shoulder and hip and roll the child onto his side.

Question 25

You are attending to a person who is unresponsive and is breathing normally. You are alone and need to leave to activate EMS. Before leaving, what should you do?

Answer 25

Place the person in a side-lying recovery position.

Question 26

You respond as an EMS provider to a 51-year-old man found collapsed near a car with its engine running inside a closed garage. Bystanders have dragged him outside onto the lawn. He is unresponsive and does not appear to be breathing normally. You cannot feel his carotid pulse. What is the indicated care?

Answer 26

Perform CPR with effective rescue breaths.

Question 27

Monitoring, prevention, and treatment of pre-arrest conditions; early recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of an emergency response protocol; immediate high-quality CPR; rapid defibrillation; and effective post-cardiac arrest care are the links in which chain of survival?

Answer 27

Adults inside a hospital

Question 28

High-performance CPR includes:

Answer 28

High-quality CPR skills and an efficient team approach

Question 29

In the hospital cafeteria, a hospital employee suddenly begins to cough loudly at her table. She appears to be trying to get something out of her throat. Her eyes are watering and she continues to cough forcefully. What should you do?

Answer 29

Stay close and let her try to resolve the problem on her own.

Question 30

What are the basic steps of the BLS Assessment in the proper order?

Answer 30

Assess scene safety; check response; check breathing and pulse; activate emergency response protocol