CPR and Choking Safety Quiz

What is the first step you should take when you see someone collapse and suspect they need CPR?

• Call 911 or ask someone else to call

• Start chest compressions immediately

• Check for a pulse

• Give two rescue breaths

When performing chest-only CPR, how deep should you compress the chest of an adult?

• About 1 inch

• About 2 inches

• About 3 inches

• About 4 inches

What is the correct hand position for performing chest compressions on an adult?

• One hand on the chest, one hand on the forehead

• Two fingers on the chest

• Both hands, one on top of the other, in the center of the chest

• Both hands on the sides of the chest

How many chest compressions should you aim to give per minute during CPR?

• 60-80 compressions

• 80-100 compressions

• 100-120 compressions

• 120-140 compressions

What should you do if a choking person becomes unconscious?

• Perform the Heimlich maneuver

• Start chest compressions

• Give back blows

• Call 911 and start CPR

When using an AED, what is the first thing you should do after turning it on?

• Attach the pads to the person's chest

• Press the shock button

• Check for a pulse

• Follow the AED's voice prompts

What is the purpose of chest-only CPR?

• To restart the heart

• To keep blood flowing to vital organs

• To clear the airway

• To provide oxygen to the lungs

Why is it important to allow full chest recoil during compressions?

• It helps the rescuer rest

• It allows the heart to refill with blood

• It increases the speed of compressions

• It makes compressions easier

What should you do if the AED advises a shock?

• Continue chest compressions

• Ensure no one is touching the person and press the shock button

• Remove the AED pads

• Turn off the AED

How can you tell if someone is choking?

• They are coughing forcefully

• They are able to speak

• They are unable to cough or speak

• They are breathing normally