NASM CPR-ASTI exam with questions and complete solutions
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) should only be used by trained emergency
technicians - correct answer-False
When giving chest compressions you want to make sure the victim is on a hard flat surface
- correct answer-True
An unconscious adult victim is gasping for breath and having difficulty breathing. The
scene is safe and help has been called. Next you should ________. - correct answer-
Immediately begin the steps of CPR
CPR Compressions revive most victims. - correct answer-False
Chest compressions on an infant victim are done __________. - correct answer-With 2
fingers
If a choking victim becomes unresponsive immediately being the steps of CPR - correct
answer-True
A Cycle of CPR is _______. - correct answer-30 compressions / 2 breaths at a rate of at least
100 compressions per minute
The universal sign for choking is slapping your thigh - correct answer-False
The Heimlich maneuver should be used only on _______. - correct answer-Conscious
choking adult or child victim with a completely blocked airway
If the first shock from the AED does not rescue the victim push the shock button 3 more
times. - correct answer-False
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) should only be used by trained emergency
technicians - correct answer-False
When giving chest compressions you want to make sure the victim is on a hard flat surface
- correct answer-True
An unconscious adult victim is gasping for breath and having difficulty breathing. The
scene is safe and help has been called. Next you should ________. - correct answer-
Immediately begin the steps of CPR
CPR Compressions revive most victims. - correct answer-False
Chest compressions on an infant victim are done __________. - correct answer-With 2
fingers
If a choking victim becomes unresponsive immediately being the steps of CPR - correct
answer-True
A Cycle of CPR is _______. - correct answer-30 compressions / 2 breaths at a rate of at least
100 compressions per minute
The universal sign for choking is slapping your thigh - correct answer-False
The Heimlich maneuver should be used only on _______. - correct answer-Conscious
choking adult or child victim with a completely blocked airway
If the first shock from the AED does not rescue the victim push the shock button 3 more
times. - correct answer-False
