cpr training quiz

After CPR has been started, when would it be appropriate to stop?

All of the above

You find that the victim is not responsive, not breathing normally, and you've called 911. What is your next treatment?

Begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute and give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions

When checking for scene safety for the use of an AED, which of these best describes the dangers that would stop us from using an AED?

Flammable gases, patient lying in standing water, combustible liquids near the victim

The scene is safe, you've turned on the AED, and it prompts you to attach the pads. Choose the best answer for correct pad placement on an adult cardiac arrest victim.

Place one pad on upper right side of chest and other on left lower outer chest wall below the left breast, centered on middle of arm pit

why is shock so dangerous?

Shock will eventually cause the person to lose their breathing and pulse if not treated.

which system is not consistent with cardiac-related chest pain?

drooping face when smiling

Which of these is a controllable risk factor of cardiovascular disease or heart attacks?

exercise

you are in a restaurant when you see a man standing at the side of his table looking panicked. He appears to bee gagging but not making any sounds. The scene is safe. You should immediately begin administering chest thrusts.

false

A 10-year-old female just collapsed on the floor after choking on a grape. What would be your first action after calling 911?

give 30 chest compressions

you recognize that a child is choking... what is your next action?

give abdominal thrusts

You see an infant on the floor next to several plastic beads. The infant is not making any noise, but is conscious and gagging. What should you do?

give five back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts

You are placing AED pads on a cardiac arrest victim when you see a metal necklace on his neck. What should you do with the necklace?

move it out of the way

You are performing CPR on an 8 month old infant and an AED arrives. How would you apply the pads on the infant?

one on the center of the chest and one on the center of the back

You find an infant in a safe environment who is not moving and not breathing normally. What would be the correct course of action?

Call 911 and begin infant CPR

You have an unconscious choking person. 911 has been called and you just gave the first set of 30 compressions. What should you do next?

Check the mouth for an object

Why is it important to practice "Universal Precautions" in the workplace?

Universal Precautions is the method for preventing infection from disease and ensuring safety while providing medical care

What is the best way to eliminate the fear of bloodborne disease transmission when a victim needs your help?

Use personal protective equipment

What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a small child?

We may use one hand instead of two in order to compress the small child's chest

When is a head injury an automatic 911 call?

When the victim is unconscious at any point after the injury

You notice that a 6 month old infant is not awake, not moving, and not breathing normally. The infant's skin is blue. What would make you suspect the infant is unconscious from choking?

When you attempt to breathe air into the lungs, the air will not go in regardless of your attempt to re-position the airway

what is the best, most accurate description for "agonal resperations"

an ineffective gasping, gulping type of attempt

you just gave 30 compressions to an unconscious choking adult. you checked the mouth and didn't see any obvious object that could be swept clear. you opened the airway and attempted a breath. no air went in. what should you do next?

reposition the airway and attempt another breath

When using an alcohol-based hand gel to disinfect your hands, what is one important step?

rub all around hands covering surface areas

The proper procedure for dislodging a foreign body airway obstruction in an infant is to perform back blows/slaps followed by chest thrusts.

true

a 38 year old male has just collapsed and is now lying on the floor. the scene is safe and you have personal protective equipment on. the next step is to tap and shout to check for responsiveness.

true

care for shock includes elevating the legs and keeping the person warm.

true

per the most current guidelines related to arterial bleeding, life threatening bleeding that is difficult to control with direct pressure should cause the rescuer to consider the use of a tourniquet.

true

the proper location to attach AED pads on a child are the right upper chest and the lower left side of chest, mid axillary line.

true

unconsciousness after a severe head injury is an automatic 911 call.

true