CPR basics
What is the correct compression rate per minute for adult CPR?
100–120 compressions per minute.
What is the first step to control bleeding?
Apply direct pressure.
What is a common sign of a stroke?
Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty.
What is the universal sign of choking?
Hands around the throat.
What should you always check before giving first aid?
Scene safety.
How deep should adult chest compressions be?
About 2 inches (5 cm).
What should you NOT do if an object is stuck in a wound?
Do not remove it.
What should you give someone having a diabetic low‑blood‑sugar emergency?
Fast sugar (juice, glucose tablets).
If a choking adult can cough forcefully, what should you do?
Encourage them to keep coughing.
What protective equipment helps prevent disease transmission?
Gloves.
What’s the first step when you find someone unresponsive?
Check for responsiveness and breathing.
What type of burn should you cool with cool running water for 10–20 minutes?
First‑ or second‑degree burns.
What is the first step for someone having a seizure?
Protect their head and clear the area.
What technique is used for a choking adult who cannot breathe?
Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
You walk into a room and smell a strong chemical odor. What is the safest action to take?
Leave the area immediately and get to fresh air.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator.
What is the best way to clean a minor wound?
Rinse with clean water.
What should you do after using an EpiPen?
Call 911 and monitor breathing.
What should you do if a choking person becomes unresponsive?
Start CPR and check the mouth between compressions.
You’re babysitting and notice medications stored on a low shelf. What is the safest correction to prevent poisoning?
Store medications in a locked, child‑proof, out‑of‑reach location.
When giving CPR, what is the compression‑to‑breath ratio for adults?
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What are signs of internal bleeding?
Pale skin, dizziness, abdominal pain, rapid breathing.
A teen suddenly collapses during sports practice. They are unconscious, breathing is abnormal (gasping), and their skin is pale and sweaty. What life‑threatening condition should you suspect, and what are the first two actions you must take?
Suspect cardiac arrest. First actions: Call 911 and begin CPR immediately.
What is the first step for an infant who is choking?
5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts
Why is placing an unconscious but breathing person in the recovery position considered a major safety measure?
keeps the airway open and prevents choking if they vomit.