CPR & BASIC LIFE SUPPORT ALL DONE EXAM SOLUTION REVIEW
(NEW EXAM 2022) FOR HILLSBOROUGH NJ
All cardiac arrests situations are shockable by an AED - False
What is accomplished by CPR? - It circulates blood until the heart is restored to good health
What is cardiac arrest? - When the heart stops effectively pumping blood
How much blood is pumped during an effective chest compression compared to a normal
heartbeat? - 30%
How does defibrillation work? - It stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation.
When is it appropriate to place a victim in the recovery position? - When ROSC has been
restored
What is the rule of thumb for how long you should check for responsiveness? - Check for
between 5 and 10 seconds
You are a lone rescuer who is getting tired from performing chest compressions. What action
should be taken when more rescuers arrive? - Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate
compressors to avoid fatigue
In adult CPR, when should the emergency response system be activated? - Before
administering CPR
During CPR, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adults? - 30
compressions to 2 breaths
When there are two rescuers, what should the second rescuer do if their partner is delivering a
shock with a defibrillator? - Stay clear when told
Why is allowing the complete chest recoil important when performing CPR? - So the blood can
re-fill the heart's chambers between compressions
What determines whether a victim should receive-adult or pediatrc CPR? - The victim has
reached the onset of puberty.
An AED arrives in the middle of performing a cycle of chest compressions. When should the
AED be used? - Immediately when it arrives
How can you ensure you are giving effective rescue breaths? - Observe the chest rise with each
breath
When dealing with a victim of an opiod overdose, when should naloxone be administered? - As
soon as a pulse is detected, even is the victim is not breathing
(NEW EXAM 2022) FOR HILLSBOROUGH NJ
All cardiac arrests situations are shockable by an AED - False
What is accomplished by CPR? - It circulates blood until the heart is restored to good health
What is cardiac arrest? - When the heart stops effectively pumping blood
How much blood is pumped during an effective chest compression compared to a normal
heartbeat? - 30%
How does defibrillation work? - It stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation.
When is it appropriate to place a victim in the recovery position? - When ROSC has been
restored
What is the rule of thumb for how long you should check for responsiveness? - Check for
between 5 and 10 seconds
You are a lone rescuer who is getting tired from performing chest compressions. What action
should be taken when more rescuers arrive? - Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate
compressors to avoid fatigue
In adult CPR, when should the emergency response system be activated? - Before
administering CPR
During CPR, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adults? - 30
compressions to 2 breaths
When there are two rescuers, what should the second rescuer do if their partner is delivering a
shock with a defibrillator? - Stay clear when told
Why is allowing the complete chest recoil important when performing CPR? - So the blood can
re-fill the heart's chambers between compressions
What determines whether a victim should receive-adult or pediatrc CPR? - The victim has
reached the onset of puberty.
An AED arrives in the middle of performing a cycle of chest compressions. When should the
AED be used? - Immediately when it arrives
How can you ensure you are giving effective rescue breaths? - Observe the chest rise with each
breath
When dealing with a victim of an opiod overdose, when should naloxone be administered? - As
soon as a pulse is detected, even is the victim is not breathing
