Crestview CPR/AED Knowledge Assessment

What is the first thing you should do when you arrive at the scene of an emergency before you assess the patient and start CPR?

• Call 911
• Put on gloves
• Check the safety of the scene
• Look for an AED

Who should you call in an emergency?

• A Parent
• 911
• Your best friend
• No one

When do you begin CPR?

• When the patient is not responsive but HAS a pulse.
• When the patient is not responsive and is NOT breathing.
• When the patient is sitting up and talking.
• When the patient is located in an unsafe place.

Do you NEED to give rescue breaths during CPR?

• Yes
• No

How deep should you compress (push down on the chest) during CPR?

• 2 - 2.4 inches
• 1 inch
• As hard as you can.
• Just a little.

After pushing down on the chest, it is important to

• Give 2 rescue breaths
• Push harder
• Pull up and allow the heart to refill
• Check for a pulse

When performing CPR, what is the recommended rate of chest compressions?

• 30 chest compressions per minute
• 60 chest compressions per minute
• 75 chest compressions per minute
• 100 chest compressions per minute

When should you use an AED Machine?

• AED should be used as soon as it's available
• Use the AED when the victim doesn't have a pulse
• Obtain permission first before using AED
• Use AED after 10 cycles of CPR

Can you attach the pads of an AED on top of clothing?

• Yes
• No

When the AED is analyzing the patient's heart rhythm OR applying a shock, I should

• Hold their hand for comfort
• Check their pulse at the same time
• Give rescue breaths
• Not touch the patient