Life Support Essentials

What does CPR stand for?

• Cardiac Pumping Response

• Critical Patient Recovery

• Circulatory Pressure Regulation

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

How many chest compressions should be given during CPR?

• 30 chest compressions

• 20 chest compressions

• 40 chest compressions

• 50 chest compressions

When should an AED be used?

• When a person is sleeping.

• When a person is experiencing a headache.

• When a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

• When a person is conscious and breathing normally.

What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions during CPR?

• On the victim's face

• Bottom of the victim's feet

• Center of the victim's chest with interlocked fingers

• Around the victim's neck

What is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for adults?

• 20:3

• 15:1

• 30:2

• 25:5

What is the first step in managing a choking victim?

• Pat them on the back

• Offer them water to drink

• Leave them alone and hope they recover on their own

• Assess the person's ability to speak or cough

How should you position a choking victim for back blows and abdominal thrusts?

• Position the choking victim in a standing or kneeling position.

• Position the choking victim in a seated position with arms crossed

• Position the choking victim upside down

• Position the choking victim lying on their back

What is the purpose of rescue breathing?

• To cool down a hot drink

• To provide oxygen to a person who is not breathing or is having trouble breathing.

• To make the person laugh

• To dry the person's clothes

What is the recommended rate of rescue breaths per minute for an adult?

• 5-7 breaths per minute

• 15-18 breaths per minute

• 10-12 breaths per minute

• 20-25 breaths per minute

When should rescue breathing be performed in CPR?

• When the victim is breathing but has no pulse.

• When the victim is breathing normally.

• When the victim is conscious.

• When the victim is not breathing but still has a pulse.