CPR QUESTIONS
CPR - answercardio pulmonary resusitation
If you're not trained in CPR, then provide hands-only CPR. That means uninterrupted chest compressions of ___________ a minute until paramedics arrive. You don't need to try rescue breathing. - answer100-120
If you've previously received CPR training but you are not confident in your abilities, then just do chest compressions at a rate of _______________ a minute. - answer100-
120
If you're well-trained and confident in your ability, begin CPR with ______ chest compressions before checking the airway and giving rescue breaths. - answer30
The American Heart Association recommends the acronym CAB, which stands for ___________________________________. - answercompression, airway, breathing
To restore circulation, you should first ________________________. - answerplace the person on his or her back
What is the purpose of chest compressions in CPR? - answerrestore blood circulation
When doing chest compressions while performing CPR, you should _________________. - answeruse your upper body weight (not just your arms) as you push straight down on (compress) the chest
If you are alone and after you have determined that a child victim age 1 through 8 is unconscious, you should ______________________. - answerperform five cycles and breaths on the child
When performing CPR on a very small child, ___________________ to perform chest compressions. - answeruse only one hand
If you are alone and after you have determined that an adult victim is unconscious and has suffered from drowning or other form of suffocation, the first you should do is
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