CPR Test for Certification

Question 1

Is V-Fib life threatening?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

What is the most serious cardiac rhythm disturbance?

Answer 2

V-Fib

Question 3

What is the rate of compressions for CPR for an adult? (Number of compressions for what time)

Answer 3

We deliver compressions at at least a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.

Question 4

What is the ratio for compressions to breaths for Adult CPR with a 2 person rescue team?

Answer 4

30:2

Question 5

What is the compression depth for an adult

Answer 5

2 inches or 5 centimeters

Question 6

What is the role of the second rescuer?

Answer 6

To provide feedback and encouragement.

Question 7

What is the ratio for compressions to breaths for Child CPR with a 1 person rescue team?

Answer 7

30:2

Question 8

What is the ratio for compressions to breaths for Child CPR with a 2 person rescue team?

Answer 8

15:2

Question 9

What is the compression depth for a child?

Answer 9

1/3 of the chest or 2 inches or 5 centimeters

Question 10

What is the ratio for compressions to breaths for Infant CPR with a 1 person rescue team?

Answer 10

30:2

Question 11

What is the ratio for compressions to breaths for Infant CPR with a 2 person rescue team?

Answer 11

15:2

Question 12

What technique do you use when you have a 2 person rescue team while performing CPR on an infant?

Answer 12

encircling thumbs/hands technique

Question 13

What is the compression depth for an infant?

Answer 13

1.5 inches or 4 centimeters

Question 14

When do we start CPR?

Answer 14

when we first see a potential victim with no pulse and no normal breathing

Question 15

What increases the chance for survival and restores regular cardiac rhythm & eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm?

Answer 15

early defibrillation

Question 16

When should bag masks only be used?

Answer 16

with a 2 person rescue

Question 17

What helps us ensure that effective breaths are being given by helping observe the rise of the chest

Answer 17

bag masks

Question 18

what is a key element in a team based dynamic

Answer 18

knowing one’s limitations

Question 19

is nothing more than residual breathing

Answer 19

gasping

Question 20

When do we perform CPR?

Answer 20

when victims become unresponsive (due to choking), there is no pulse, victim is not breathing

Question 21

What is needed to adequately refill the heart during compressions

Answer 21

adequate chest recoil

Question 22

How do you assist an infant that is responsive and choking?

Answer 22

by doing 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts

Question 23

At what rate do you give rescue breaths when the victim is choking?

Answer 23

1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds

Question 24

What do you do first when the AED arrives

Answer 24

power it on

Question 25

When does the first and second rescuer switch roles of giving compressions and checking the airway/breaths?

Answer 25

every 2 minutes or 5 cycles of CPR