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Adult CPR Flashcards

6 cards from real CPR practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

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  1. What is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

    Answer: A heart attack is a circulation problem (blocked artery); cardiac arrest is an electrical problem (heart stops)

    A heart attack occurs when blood supply to the heart muscle is blocked; cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating altogether — though a heart attack can trigger cardiac arrest.

  2. A victim is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. You call 911. What should you do next?

    Answer: Begin chest compressions immediately

    After calling 911 and confirming no normal breathing and no pulse, begin chest compressions immediately to maintain blood flow to vital organs.

  3. What is agonal breathing and how should a rescuer respond to it?

    Answer: Irregular gasping that signals the heart has stopped — treat as cardiac arrest and start CPR

    Agonal breathing is gasping, irregular breathing that occurs shortly after cardiac arrest and is not effective — rescuers should recognize it as a cardiac arrest sign and begin CPR.

  4. What is the purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver?

    Answer: To open the airway without moving the neck, used when spinal injury is suspected

    The jaw-thrust maneuver opens the airway by pushing the jaw forward without tilting the neck, making it the preferred technique when a cervical spine injury is suspected.

  5. Which condition is CPR NOT appropriate for?

    Answer: A victim with a valid Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order

    CPR should not be performed on a victim who has a valid DNR or POLST order, as this represents the individual's legal and medical directive.

  6. What should you do if your rescue breaths do not cause the chest to rise?

    Answer: Reposition the head with a head-tilt chin-lift and try once more before resuming compressions

    If the first breath does not produce chest rise, reposition the head to ensure proper airway alignment, attempt a second breath, and then immediately return to compressions regardless of success.