CPR Practice Test

If you find someone who's unconscious and not breathing, what's the first thing you should do?

Start CPR immediately

Check for a pulse

Call 911 or ask someone else to

Move them to a comfortable position

How deep should you press down during chest compressions for an adult?

At least 1 inch

At least 2 inches

3-4 inches

Half an inch

What is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for an adult?

30:1

15:2

30:2

5:1

Where should you place your hands when performing chest compressions on an adult?

On the lower half of the breastbone

Directly over the heart

On the left side of the chest

On the upper half of the breastbone

What should you do if a conscious adult is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe?

Give five back blows

Start CPR

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Give them water

How often should you check for signs of life when performing CPR on someone?

Every 2 minutes

Every 5 minutes

After every compression cycle

You don’t need to check once you start

For which age group is the use of AED recommended?

Infants only

Children under 8

Adolescents and adults

All age groups

If the person revives during CPR, what should you do next?

Place them in the recovery position

Continue CPR

Stop and call 911

Check for a pulse

When giving rescue breaths to an infant, how should you cover their mouth and nose?

With your mouth, covering both their nose and mouth

With two fingers

With a handkerchief

With a mask

What's the compression rate per minute during CPR?

50-60 compressions

70-80 compressions

90-100 compressions

100-120 compressions

If you're unsure whether a person’s symptoms require CPR, what should you do?

Wait for more signs

Call a doctor

Start CPR

Check their temperature

When performing CPR on a child, if you're alone and didn't witness the child collapse, how long should you perform CPR before calling for help?

1 minute

2 minutes

5 minutes

Immediately call

During CPR, when should you use an AED?

Before starting compressions

After five cycles of CPR

As soon as it's available

Only after professional help arrives

When performing chest compressions on a child, how deep should you press?

About 1 inch

About 1.5 inches

About 2 inches

More than 2 inches

Why is it essential to allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions?

To prevent rib fractures

To allow blood to flow into the heart

To rest your hands

It's not essential

If an AED advises "no shock," what's the next step?

Check the machine's battery

Resume CPR starting with compressions

Wait for professional help

Stop CPR

Which of the following is NOT a sign of life?

Breathing

Coughing

Movement

Pale skin

How often should rescue breaths be given to an infant during CPR?

Once every 3 seconds

Once every 5 seconds

Once every 7 seconds

Once every 9 seconds

Which of the following should you do before giving chest compressions?

Tilt the head back

Check for a pulse

Ensure the person is on a firm surface

All of the above

What should be your primary concern if you come across a possible cardiac arrest situation?

Determining the cause

Safety of the scene

Giving immediate chest compressions

Looking for an AED

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