Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

When giving chest compressions to an adult or child, which of the following are important aspects of your body position? Select all that apply. a. Shoulders directly over hands b. Lock elbows to keep arms straight c. Shoulders above and behind hands d. Keep elbows loose to keep arms bent

a. Shoulders directly over hands b. Lock elbows to keep arms straight

When giving 2 breaths during each cycle of CPR, why is it important to pause between the breaths? a. To allow the chest to fall and the air to exit b. To allow you to check for breathing c. To allow you to give compressions d. To allow you to call 9-1-1

a. To allow the chest to fall and the air to exit

. If the AED pads risk touching each other on the chest of a small child, you can use front/back placement. True or False? a. True b. False

a. True

. When giving breaths during CPR, you can lower your risk for infection by using a face shield or a pocket mask. True or False? a. True b. False

a. True

When you give care to an infant who is responsive and choking, what is the correct technique to give chest thrusts? a. Two fingers pressing in the center of the chest b. One hand pressing in the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel c. Two hands pressing on the rib cage d. One hand pressing between the shoulder blades

a. Two fingers pressing in the center of the chest

Which of the following are two ways to tell if bleeding is life-threatening? a. Volume and flow b. Color and thickness c. Pain and sensation d. Depth and location of the wound

a. Volume and flow

. When using direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding on an arm or a leg, you should do which of the following? a. Lift the gauze dressing every minute to see if the bleeding has stopped b. Apply direct pressure 2 inches below the wound with one hand so that you can call 9-1-1 with your other hand c. Apply direct pressure directly on the wound with two hands until the bleeding stops or a tourniquet becomes available d. Apply direct pressure 2 inches above the wound with two hands until the bleeding stops

c. Apply direct pressure directly on the wound with two hands until the bleeding stops or a tourniquet becomes available

For an adult or child older than 8 years of age or over 55 pounds (25 kg), where should the AED pads normally be placed? a. The chest and stomach b. The upper left and lower right side of the chest c. The upper right and lower left side of the chest d. The upper right and upper left side of the chest

c. The upper right and lower left side of the chest

Once you have turned on the AED, you should do which of the following? a. Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. b. Check the person for movement and breathing. c. Give abdominal thrusts. d. Give chest compressions

a. Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.

A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? Select all that apply. a. Assist them with administering aspirin b. Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing c. Begin CPR, starting with compressions d. Apply adult AED pads on the person's chest

a. Assist them with administering aspirin b. Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing

Which of the following are some of the signs and symptoms of a concussion? Select all that apply. a. Loss of consciousness b. Runny nose c. Headache d. Chest pain

a. Loss of consciousness c. Headache

Which of the following medications can you assist a family member with administering when you suspect that a person is experiencing an opioid overdose? a. Naloxone b. Acetaminophen c. Epinephrine d. Albuterol

a. Naloxone

When giving breaths to an adult, child or infant, it is important to minimize interruptions to chest compressions to the shortest time possible, but definitely less than which of the following? a. 5 seconds b. 7 seconds c. 3 seconds d. 10 seconds

d. 10 seconds

If a responsive choking person is too large for you to reach around to give abdominal thrusts, which technique should you use to give care? a. Chest thrusts b. Finger thrusts c. Back blows only d. Abdominal thrusts

a. Chest thrusts

What is the appropriate care for an unresponsive choking person? a. CPR with slight modification b. Back blows c. Abdominal thrusts d. Assisting with medication

a. CPR with slight modification

While the AED is analyzing, it is important to make sure of what? a. Your hands are on the person's head to maintain an open airway. b. No one, including you, is touching the person. c. Your hands are on the person's chest to give compressions. d. Your hands are on the person's legs to keep them steady.

b. No one, including you, is touching the person.

In which of the following situations should you call 9-1-1? Select all that apply. a. The child has minor bleeding from their hand. b. The child is not breathing. c. The child is unresponsive. d. The child has life-threatening bleeding.

b. The child is not breathing. c. The child is unresponsive. d. The child has life-threatening bleeding.

Which of the following techniques is recommended when giving chest compressions to infants? a. Encircling thumbs technique b. One-finger technique c. Four-finger technique d. One-thumb technique

a. Encircling thumbs technique

What are the three important steps to follow in any emergency? a. Call—Check—Secure b. Care—Call—Check c. Check—Call—Care d. Check—Care—Defibrillate

c. Check—Call—Care

When an infant is responsive and choking, it is important to give cycles of which of the following? Select all that apply. a. Back blows b. Abdominal thrusts c. Chest thrusts d. Breaths

a. Back blows c. Chest thrusts

Which of the following indicates life-threatening bleeding? a. Blood is spurting and flowing continuously. b. Blood is trickling slowly. c. Blood is oozing slightly. d. Blood is dripping minimally.

a. Blood is spurting and flowing continuously

When you give care to an adult or child who is responsive and choking, where should you position your fist to give abdominal thrusts? a. In the center of the breastbone b. In the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel c. On the rib cage d. Between the shoulder blades

b. In the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel

You are giving CPR and the first breath does not cause the chest to rise. What should you do? a. Perform a finger sweep. b. Re-tilt the head to ensure that the airway is properly opened and ensure that the nose and mouth are properly sealed before attempting to give another breath. c. Begin the next set of compressions immediately. d. Take a bigger breath and blow with more force when attempting to give another breath.

b. Re-tilt the head to ensure that the airway is properly opened and ensure that the nose and mouth are properly sealed before attempting to give another breath.

When you give back blows to an adult or child who is responsive and choking, how should you position the person? a. Sitting down and bending forward at the waist; upper body as parallel to the ground as possible b. Standing with their head down; upper body straight c. Standing and bending forward at the waist; upper body as parallel to the ground as possible d. On their hands and knees; upper body as parallel to the ground as possible

c. Standing and bending forward at the waist; upper body as parallel to the ground as possible

In what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet? a. The person has minor bleeding from an arm or a leg. b. The person has life-threatening bleeding from a chest wound. c. The person has life-threatening bleeding from an arm or a leg. d. The person has minor bleeding from a head wound

c. The person has life-threatening bleeding from an arm or a leg.

Where should you place a tourniquet on a limb of someone who is experiencing life-threatening bleeding? a. Directly on the wound b. 5 inches above the wound; on a joint c. 1 inch below the wound; not on a joint d. 2 to 3 inches above the wound; not on a joint

d. 2 to 3 inches above the wound; not on a joint

Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true? a. A person experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and may go into shock. b. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction. c. The effects of anaphylaxis can be slowed or stopped by administering epinephrine. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

When there are two or more trained responders giving CPR and using an AED, when should responders switch roles? a. After a shock is delivered or if no shock is advised, about every 2 minutes b. After EMS personnel have arrived c. After delivering three shocks, about every 6 minutes d. After delivering five shocks, about every 10 minutes

a. After a shock is delivered or if no shock is advised, about every 2 minutes

You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check her for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions. She is unresponsive and not breathing. What should you do next? a. Call 9-1-1 and get equipment or tell someone to do so. b. Put the woman in the recovery position. c. Give two breaths. d. Take the woman to the emergency room.

a. Call 9-1-1 and get equipment or tell someone to do so.

Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to a child? Select all that apply. a. Compress the chest to a depth of about 2 inches b. Compress the chest to a depth of about 1½ inches c. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute d. Compress the chest at a rate of 140 to 180 compressions per minute

a. Compress the chest to a depth of about 2 inches c. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute

A child burned their hand in the lunchroom. You should do which of the following? a. Cool the burn under clean, cool running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes b. Wrap the burn tightly with a gauze dressing and apply a sling and binder c. Apply antibiotic ointment to the burn and offer the child some water to drink d. Cool the burn with ice for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes

a. Cool the burn under clean, cool running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes

A person is responsive and showing signs and symptoms of a life-threatening condition but does not consent to care. What should you do? a. Do not give care but instead call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number. b. Give care and call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number. c. Do not give care and advise the person to seek medical attention immediately. d. Give care because consent is not necessary if the person is responsive and has signs or symptoms of a life-threatening condition.

a. Do not give care but instead call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number

A person is experiencing life-threatening bleeding from their neck. It is appropriate to use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding in this case. True or False? a. False b. True

a. False

If you suspect a person is experiencing heat stroke, what is the preferred thing you should do immediately after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? a. Immerse the person up to their neck in cold water b. Fan the person and ask them what they are feeling c. Offer the person a cold glass of water to drink d. Offer the person something to eat

a. Immerse the person up to their neck in cold water

When giving back blows and abdominal thrusts to a responsive choking child who is small, you may need to do what? a. Kneel behind them b. Have them sit down c. Lift them up d. Give CPR instead

a. Kneel behind them

About how many seconds should you check for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions? a. No more than 5 to 10 seconds b. At least 20 seconds c. No more than 2 to 4 seconds d. At least 15 seconds

a. No more than 5 to 10 seconds

Hand washing and use of PPE can help lower your risk for infection when giving care. True or False? a. True b. False

a. True

It is fine to use adult AED pads on a child or an infant if pediatric pads are not available. True or False? a. True b. False

a. True

When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible. True or False? a. True b. False

a. True

When giving CPR to a person who is in cardiac arrest due to suspected drowning, it is important to give 2 initial breaths before starting the CPR cycle. True or False? a. True b. False

a. True

When giving chest compression to a small child, you can use a one-hand technique. True or False? a. True b. False

a. True

Where should pediatric AED pads be placed on an infant? a. The middle of the chest and on the stomach b. The upper left and lower right sides of the chest c. The upper right and lower left sides of the chest d. The middle of the chest and on the back, between the shoulder blades

d. The middle of the chest and on the back, between the shoulder blades

When conducting an interview using SAM, which of the following questions are part of the SAM approach? Select all that apply. a. Whether the child or infant has any allergies b. What signs and symptoms the child or infant has c. What the child's or infant's age is d. Whether the child or infant takes any medication or has any medical conditions

a. Whether the child or infant has any allergies b. What signs and symptoms the child or infant has d. Whether the child or infant takes any medication or has any medical conditions

After giving a shock, you should resume compressions and continue CPR until which of the following occurs? Select all that apply. a. You notice an obvious sign of life. b. The AED prompts you to analyze again. c. EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person. d. You have been giving CPR for 5 minutes.

a. You notice an obvious sign of life. b. The AED prompts you to analyze again. c. EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person

. When giving breaths during CPR for adults, children and infants, about how long should each breath last? a. ½ second b. 1 second c. 2 seconds d. 3 seconds

b. 1 second

A child is having an asthma attack. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? a. Have the child sit down and take deep breaths b. Assist the child with administering their quick-relief medication c. Give the child a cool drink d. Assist the child with using their epinephrine autoinjector

b. Assist the child with administering their quick-relief medication

Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to an adult? Select all that apply. a. Compress the chest to a depth of at least ½ inch b. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute c. Compress the chest to a depth of at least 2 inches d. Compress the chest at a rate of 140 to 180 compressions per minute

b. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute c. Compress the chest to a depth of at least 2 inches

Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to an infant? Select all that apply. a. Compress the chest to a depth of about 2 inches b. Compress the chest to a depth of about 1½ inches c. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute d. Compress the chest at a rate of 140 to 180 compressions per minute

b. Compress the chest to a depth of about 1½ inches c. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute

When giving chest compressions to an adult, child or infant, you should give compressions with the person lying on a soft surface. True or False? a. True b. False

b. False

You check an adult, child or infant and they are not breathing normally, but you hear gasping. You should not give CPR in this case. True or False? a. True b. False

b. False

If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give full CPR (chest compressions with breaths) to a person in cardiac arrest, after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment, what should you do? a. Monitor the person until EMS arrives and begins their care of the person. b. Give continuous chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute. c. Interview bystanders about what happened. d. Do a focused check of the person.

b. Give continuous chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute

You believe that a responsive person has a head, neck or spinal injury. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? a. Have the person sit up and show you where it hurts b. Have the person remain in the position they were found c. Put the person in the recovery position d. Have the person nod the head up and down and shake the head from side to side to see if there is any pain or difficulty with movement

b. Have the person remain in the position they were found

When giving breaths to an adult, you should open the airway by tilting the head to which position? a. Slightly past neutral b. Past neutral c. Neutral d. You should not tilt the head.

b. Past neutral

What is the benefit of early CPR and early defibrillation when an adult, child or infant is in cardiac arrest? a. It eliminates the need for advanced medical care. b. It reduces responder fatigue. c.It gives the person the best chance of surviving cardiac arrest d. It eliminates the need to call 9-1-1.

c.It gives the person the best chance of surviving cardiac arrest

What is the cycle of chest compressions and breaths in CPR for adults, children and infants? a. 15 chest compressions to 1 breath b. 15 chest compressions to 3 breaths c. 30 chest compressions to 1 breath d. 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths

d. 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths

. The first signs of an emergency often include which of the following? a. Unusual appearances or behaviors b. Unusual noises c. Unusual odors d. All of the above

d. All of the above