CCS Emergency Response & CPR 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When performing CPR on an adult, what is the correct hand placement for chest compressions?
- On the lower half of the sternum (Correct answer)
- On the upper third of the sternum
- Directly over the xiphoid process
- On the left side of the chest over the heart
Correct answer: On the lower half of the sternum
Compressions should be placed on the lower half of the sternum to effectively compress the heart.
Question 2: A care recipient is found unresponsive and not breathing. After calling for help, what is the FIRST action a CCS should take?
- Begin chest compressions
- Give two rescue breaths
- Check for a pulse for up to 10 seconds (Correct answer)
- Apply an AED
Correct answer: Check for a pulse for up to 10 seconds
Before starting CPR, a rescuer should check for a pulse (up to 10 seconds) to determine whether compressions are needed.
Question 3: Which of the following is the correct compression depth for adult CPR?
- At least 2 inches (5 cm) (Correct answer)
- 1 inch (2.5 cm)
- 3 inches (7.5 cm)
- 0.5 inches (1.25 cm)
Correct answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm)
Current guidelines require chest compressions of at least 2 inches (5 cm) in depth for adults.
Question 4: What does the 'C' in the CAB sequence of CPR stand for?
- Compressions (Correct answer)
- Circulation
- Consciousness
- Cervical
Correct answer: Compressions
CAB stands for Compressions, Airway, Breathing — the order recommended by the American Heart Association.
Question 5: A care recipient is choking and cannot speak or cough effectively. What should a CCS do first?
- Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) (Correct answer)
- Encourage them to keep coughing
- Lay them down and perform CPR
- Give back blows only
Correct answer: Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
Abdominal thrusts are the appropriate first intervention for a conscious adult with a severe airway obstruction.
Question 6: How should a care specialist position themselves when giving rescue breaths?
- Tilt the head, lift the chin, then seal mouth over the recipient's mouth (Correct answer)
- Turn the head to the side and blow into the ear
- Compress the nose and blow into the mouth without tilting the head
- Tilt the head back, plug the nose, and give a long slow breath over 5 seconds
Correct answer: Tilt the head, lift the chin, then seal mouth over the recipient's mouth
The head-tilt chin-lift maneuver opens the airway; sealing the nose prevents air from escaping.
Question 7: Which situation requires a care specialist to STOP CPR once it has been started?
- A trained emergency responder takes over (Correct answer)
- The care recipient's color becomes pale
- The care specialist feels fatigued
- Two minutes have passed
Correct answer: A trained emergency responder takes over
CPR should be transferred to a more qualified rescuer (such as EMS) when they arrive and take over.
CCS Emergency Response & CPR 2
When performing CPR on an adult, what is the correct hand placement for chest compressions?