CPR Basic CPR Principles

Question 1

What does CPR stand for?

Accepted Answer

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Answer

Cardiac Pressure Response

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Coronary Pulmonary Revival

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Cardio Pulse Restoration

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of CPR?

Accepted Answer

To maintain blood flow to vital organs until advanced care arrives

Answer

To restart the heart permanently

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To cure cardiac arrest

Answer

To replace a defibrillator

Question 3

Which organization publishes the most widely used CPR guidelines in the US?

Accepted Answer

American Heart Association (AHA)

Answer

American Red Cross

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National Safety Council

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FEMA

Question 4

What is the correct sequence in the Chain of Survival for adults (out-of-hospital)?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 → CPR → AED → Advanced care

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CPR → Call 911 → AED → Advanced care

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AED → Call 911 → CPR → Advanced care

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Call 911 → Advanced care → CPR → AED

Question 5

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR with a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

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20:2

Answer

5:1

Question 6

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 inches (5 cm)

Answer

At least 1 inch

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At least 3 inches

Answer

At least 1.5 inches