CPR AED Test 1
A person is exhibiting the universal sign of choking if he or she: - Answer-is grasping the
throat.
An unresponsive person should be placed in what position when CPR is needed? -
Answer-Faceup on a firm, flat surface
Care for a person who is unconscious and has a blocked airway includes: - Answer-
Both a and b
Continue CPR until you are replaced by a trained person or the scene becomes unsafe.
(True/False) - Answer-True
CPR is used for people: - Answer-whose heart has stopped beating
Effective chest compressions: - Answer-all of the above
How long should you check for breathing in an unresponsive person before giving chest
compressions? - Answer-5 to 10 seconds
Once you have turned on the AED, you should: - Answer-apply the pads and allow the
AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
Push hard and fast' refers to which part of CPR? - Answer-Chest compressions
Signs of choking that indicate a need to provide care include: - Answer-victim is unable
to breathe or talk.
The 'chain of survival' is a term used to describe the actions required to give a casualty
in cardiac arrest the best chance of survival. Which of these best describes the chain of
survival? - Answer-Early access to help, Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early advanced
care
The pads used to deliver the electrical shock to the heart can be placed over clothing.
(True/False) - Answer-False
To activate the EMS: - Answer-call 9-1-1
To care for an alert choking adult or child: - Answer-give abdominal thrusts until the
object is removed.
What does the term CPR stand for? - Answer-cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
A person is exhibiting the universal sign of choking if he or she: - Answer-is grasping the
throat.
An unresponsive person should be placed in what position when CPR is needed? -
Answer-Faceup on a firm, flat surface
Care for a person who is unconscious and has a blocked airway includes: - Answer-
Both a and b
Continue CPR until you are replaced by a trained person or the scene becomes unsafe.
(True/False) - Answer-True
CPR is used for people: - Answer-whose heart has stopped beating
Effective chest compressions: - Answer-all of the above
How long should you check for breathing in an unresponsive person before giving chest
compressions? - Answer-5 to 10 seconds
Once you have turned on the AED, you should: - Answer-apply the pads and allow the
AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
Push hard and fast' refers to which part of CPR? - Answer-Chest compressions
Signs of choking that indicate a need to provide care include: - Answer-victim is unable
to breathe or talk.
The 'chain of survival' is a term used to describe the actions required to give a casualty
in cardiac arrest the best chance of survival. Which of these best describes the chain of
survival? - Answer-Early access to help, Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early advanced
care
The pads used to deliver the electrical shock to the heart can be placed over clothing.
(True/False) - Answer-False
To activate the EMS: - Answer-call 9-1-1
To care for an alert choking adult or child: - Answer-give abdominal thrusts until the
object is removed.
What does the term CPR stand for? - Answer-cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
