CPCT Emergency Response and CPR

Question 1

According to the 2020 American Heart Association guidelines, what is the correct compression rate for adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

100–120 compressions per minute

Answer

60–80 compressions per minute

Answer

80–100 compressions per minute

Answer

120–140 compressions per minute

Question 2

For adult CPR, chest compressions should depress the sternum at least how deep?

Accepted Answer

2 inches (5 cm)

Answer

1 inch (2.5 cm)

Answer

1.5 inches (3.8 cm)

Answer

3 inches (7.5 cm)

Question 3

What does the 'C-A-B' sequence stand for in the current adult CPR guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Compressions, Airway, Breathing

Answer

Circulation, Airway, Baseline

Answer

Chest, Abdomen, Back

Answer

Check, Activate, Breathe

Question 4

When using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), the first action after turning it on is to:

Accepted Answer

Attach the electrode pads to the patient's bare chest as directed

Answer

Deliver a shock immediately

Answer

Begin CPR compressions

Answer

Call a code immediately

Question 5

During two-rescuer adult CPR, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

30:1

Answer

15:1

Question 6

What is the FIRST step when discovering an unresponsive adult?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness and call for help/activate emergency response

Answer

Begin chest compressions immediately

Answer

Open the airway and give 2 rescue breaths

Answer

Apply the AED immediately