ASHI CPR Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update)
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A
Abdominal thrust - ANSWERUsed on a choking person, older than 1yo, to dislodge an
object blocking an airway
Acute Coronary Artery - ANSWERReduced blood flow to the tissues of the heart
Airway - ANSWERThe passage between the mouth and lungs, allows oxygen to enter
the body
Automated External Defibrillator - ANSWERA portable computerized device that
automatically analyzes for heart-rhythms and provides corrective treatment through
adhesive pads on a person's chest (back)
Bystander - ANSWERSomeone who is present but not taking part in situation or
event
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - ANSWERA combination of rescue breaths and chest
compressions preformed on a person experiencing cardiac arrest, intended to
restore oxygen to the brain
Chain of Survival - ANSWERA concept of five links that describe the most effective
approach for treating sudden cardiac arrest
Link 1 - ANSWEREarly access to EMS *
Link 2 - ANSWEREarly CPR *
Link 3 - ANSWERRapid defibrillation *
Link 4 - ANSWEREffective advanced care *
Link 5 - ANSWERIntegrated post-cardiac care *
Chest compression - ANSWERPressing down on a person's chest in a rhythmic
motion to increase pressure inside the chest and directly compress the heart to keep
blood circulating to the brain and other internal organs
Chest thrust - ANSWERAdministered to the breastbone of a responsive, choking
person to force air into the lungs to dislodge an object stuck in the person's airway
Compression only CPR - ANSWERAn alternative to conventional CPR, in which
immediate compressions are provided to an unresponsive, non-breathing person
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A
Abdominal thrust - ANSWERUsed on a choking person, older than 1yo, to dislodge an
object blocking an airway
Acute Coronary Artery - ANSWERReduced blood flow to the tissues of the heart
Airway - ANSWERThe passage between the mouth and lungs, allows oxygen to enter
the body
Automated External Defibrillator - ANSWERA portable computerized device that
automatically analyzes for heart-rhythms and provides corrective treatment through
adhesive pads on a person's chest (back)
Bystander - ANSWERSomeone who is present but not taking part in situation or
event
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - ANSWERA combination of rescue breaths and chest
compressions preformed on a person experiencing cardiac arrest, intended to
restore oxygen to the brain
Chain of Survival - ANSWERA concept of five links that describe the most effective
approach for treating sudden cardiac arrest
Link 1 - ANSWEREarly access to EMS *
Link 2 - ANSWEREarly CPR *
Link 3 - ANSWERRapid defibrillation *
Link 4 - ANSWEREffective advanced care *
Link 5 - ANSWERIntegrated post-cardiac care *
Chest compression - ANSWERPressing down on a person's chest in a rhythmic
motion to increase pressure inside the chest and directly compress the heart to keep
blood circulating to the brain and other internal organs
Chest thrust - ANSWERAdministered to the breastbone of a responsive, choking
person to force air into the lungs to dislodge an object stuck in the person's airway
Compression only CPR - ANSWERAn alternative to conventional CPR, in which
immediate compressions are provided to an unresponsive, non-breathing person
