CPR Basic CPR Principles 2

Question 1

What is the recommended compression rate for CPR?

Accepted Answer

100–120 compressions per minute

Answer

The AHA recommends a compression rate of 100–120 per minute for both adult and pediatric CPR.

Question 2

Where should you place your hands during adult chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

On the lower half of the sternum

Answer

Compressions should be delivered on the lower half of the sternum (breastbone), with the heel of your hand centered on the chest.

Question 3

How long should a rescue breath be delivered?

Accepted Answer

About 1 second

Answer

Each rescue breath should be delivered over about 1 second, just enough to see the chest visibly rise.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Release pressure fully between compressions without removing hands

Answer

Full chest recoil means releasing all compression pressure between pushes so the heart refills with blood, but keeping hands lightly on the chest to maintain position.

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

CPR should stop when the victim regains signs of life, trained EMS personnel take over, an AED advises to stop, or the rescuer is physically unable to continue.

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CPR Basic CPR Principles 2