CPR Basic CPR Principles

Question 1

What does CPR stand for?

Accepted Answer

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Answer

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a life-saving technique used when someone's heart or breathing has stopped.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of CPR?

Accepted Answer

To maintain blood flow to vital organs until advanced care arrives

Answer

CPR maintains circulation and oxygenation to the brain and vital organs until emergency medical services can provide definitive treatment.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

American Heart Association (AHA)

Answer

The American Heart Association (AHA) publishes evidence-based CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines updated every five years.

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

Answer

The AHA adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival begins with recognizing cardiac arrest and activating EMS, followed by early CPR, rapid defibrillation, and advanced care.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

A single rescuer performing adult CPR should use a 30:2 ratio — 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.

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CPR Basic CPR Principles