CPCT Emergency Response and CPR 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to the 2020 American Heart Association guidelines, what is the correct compression rate for adult CPR?
- 60–80 compressions per minute
- 80–100 compressions per minute
- 100–120 compressions per minute (Correct answer)
- 120–140 compressions per minute
Correct answer: 100–120 compressions per minute
The AHA recommends performing chest compressions at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute for effective CPR in adults.
Question 2: For adult CPR, chest compressions should depress the sternum at least how deep?
- 1 inch (2.5 cm)
- 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)
- 2 inches (5 cm) (Correct answer)
- 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Correct answer: 2 inches (5 cm)
AHA guidelines require chest compressions to be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep but not exceeding 2.4 inches to generate effective cardiac output.
Question 3: What does the 'C-A-B' sequence stand for in the current adult CPR guidelines?
- Compressions, Airway, Breathing (Correct answer)
- Circulation, Airway, Baseline
- Chest, Abdomen, Back
- Check, Activate, Breathe
Correct answer: Compressions, Airway, Breathing
The current AHA CPR sequence prioritizes Compressions first, then opening the Airway, then providing Breathing (rescue breaths).
Question 4: When using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), the first action after turning it on is to:
- Deliver a shock immediately
- Attach the electrode pads to the patient's bare chest as directed (Correct answer)
- Begin CPR compressions
- Call a code immediately
Correct answer: Attach the electrode pads to the patient's bare chest as directed
After powering on the AED, electrode pads must be attached to the patient's dry, bare chest in the positions indicated on the pads.
Question 5: During two-rescuer adult CPR, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio?
- 15:2
- 30:2 (Correct answer)
- 30:1
- 15:1
Correct answer: 30:2
Both single- and two-rescuer adult CPR uses a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio per AHA guidelines.
Question 6: What is the FIRST step when discovering an unresponsive adult?
- Begin chest compressions immediately
- Open the airway and give 2 rescue breaths
- Check for responsiveness and call for help/activate emergency response (Correct answer)
- Apply the AED immediately
Correct answer: Check for responsiveness and call for help/activate emergency response
The first step is to check for responsiveness (tap and shout), then call for help and activate the emergency response system before beginning CPR.
CPCT Emergency Response and CPR 1
According to the 2020 American Heart Association guidelines, what is the correct compression rate for adult CPR?