CPR Basic CPR Principles 2

Question 1

What is the recommended compression rate for 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

Where should you place your hands during adult chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

On the lower half of the sternum

Answer

On the upper half of the sternum

Answer

Over the left nipple

Answer

On the xiphoid process

Question 3

How long should a rescue breath be delivered?

Accepted Answer

About 1 second

Answer

Less than 0.5 seconds

Answer

2–3 seconds

Answer

Until the chest rises maximally

Question 4

What does 'allow full chest recoil' mean during CPR?

Accepted Answer

Release pressure fully between compressions without removing hands

Answer

Press harder on each compression

Answer

Lift hands completely off the chest between compressions

Answer

Rotate hand positions after each compression

Question 5

When should you stop performing CPR?

Accepted Answer

When the victim shows signs of life, EMS takes over, or you are too exhausted to continue

Answer

After 5 minutes regardless of outcome

Answer

Only when a physician declares death

Answer

After 100 compressions

Question 6

What is 'hands-only CPR' and when is it recommended?

Accepted Answer

Continuous chest compressions without rescue breaths, recommended for witnessed adult cardiac arrest by untrained bystanders

Answer

CPR without an AED, used for all ages

Answer

CPR using only one hand, for children

Answer

Compressions only used in hospital settings