The most appropriate location to check a pulse on an unresponsive adult is the: a. neck, b. wrist, c. upper arm, d. chest
What is a. neck
100
The correct depth of compressions for the adult patient during CPR is: a. the breadth of one to two fingers. b. 1-2 inches, c. at least 2 inches, d. 1/2 to 2/3 the depth of the chest.
What is c. at least 2 inches
100
For CPR purposes, a child is considered anyone from ______ to the onset of puberty.
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 8 years
What is b. 1 year
100
The upper chest electrode pad is placed on the :
a. left side of the chest
b. middle of the chest
c. right side of the chest
d. suprasternal notch
What is c. right side of the chest
200
The most appropriate location to check a pulse on an unresponsive infant is the: a. neck, b. wrist, c. upper arm, d. chest
What is c. upper arm
200
During one-rescuer CPR on an adult, ventilations are delivered: a. one breath/5 compressions, b. one breath/10 compressions, c. two breaths/ 15 compressions, d. two breaths/ 30 compressions
What is d. two breaths/30 compressions
200
Which pulse should be assessed to check circulation in an infant?
a. Apical
b. Carotid
c. Radial
d. Brachial
What is d. brachial
200
You have used an AED to deliver a shock and the patient blinks his eyes and begins to breathe spontaneously. You should: a. continue CPR but not defibrillate again, b. unhook the defibrillator leads c. leave the defibrillator attached, d. recharge the defibrillator.
What is c. leave the defibrillator attached
300
I respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest occur: a. the brain will die immediately, b. brain function is reduced by half, c. brain cells begin to die in several minutes, d. the brain will become hyperactive.
What is c. brain cells begin to die in several minutes.
300
During one-rescuer CPR on an infant, ventilations are delivered: a. 1 breath/5 compressions, b. 1 breath/10 compressions, c. 2 breaths/15 compressions, d. 2 breaths/30 compressions.
What is 2 breaths/30 compressions
300
The CPR compression site for an infant is located on the midline of the chest:
a. 2 finger widths above the xiphoid process
b. one finger width below the nipples
c. one finger width above the nipples
d. 2 finger widths below the xiphoid process
What is b. one finger width below the nipples
300
The most common operating problem with an AED is:
a. defective circuitry
b. improperly attached electrode pads
c. broken cables
d. inaccurate automatic assessment modes
What is b. improperly attached electrode pads
400
When assessing a pulse on a suspected cardiac arrest victim, you should feel for: a. 3-5 secs., b. 5-10 secs., c. 10-15 secs., d. 15-30 secs.
What is b. 5-10 secs.
400
One indication that CPR is being performed effectively on an adult is that: a. the patient's skin turn blue, b. the patient's pupils dilate, c. a carotid pulse is palpable during compressions, d. ventilations become increasingly difficult.
What is c. a carotid pulse is palpable.....
400
Ineffective CPR will occur if:
a. the breastbone is compressed straight down
b. compression and release times are equal
c. the bones of the rib cage or sternum break during comps.
d. the chest is not allowed to recoil fully between comps.
What is d. the chest is not allowed to recoil fully between compressions.
400
When performing two-rescuer CPR on an adult:
a. a compression to ventilation rate of 15:2 is used
b. the 2nd rescuer counts aloud, the 1st performs CPR to this rhythm.
c. the AED should be used to check the rhythm once/minute
d. rescuers should switch roles every 2 minutes
What is d. rescuers should switch roles every 2 minutes
500
During CPR, how many compressions should be delivered per minute? a. No more than 60, b. 60-80, c. 80-100, d. At least 100
What is d. at least 100
500
When providing external chest compressions for the adult patient: a. only one hand is used, b. the fingers should be kept off the patient's chest, c. the hands must pointtoward the patient's head, d. the fingers must be firmly placed between the patient's ribs.
What is b. the fingers should be kept off the patient's chest.
500
The majority of patients who are defibrillated are in which heart rhythm?
a. ventricular fibrillation
b. ventricular tachycardia
c. pulseless electrical activity
d. asystole
What is a. ventricular fibrillation
500
After a shock is delivered using an AED, the EMR should:
a. continue CPR
b. press the ANALYZE button
c. remain clear of the device
d. push the PRESS TO SHOCK button