CPR Assessment & Recognition of Cardiac Arrest 2

Question 1

You find an adult collapsed on the floor. After ensuring the scene is safe, what is your FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness by tapping and shouting

Answer

The first step is to check responsiveness by tapping the shoulders and shouting before doing anything else.

Question 2

How long should a trained rescuer take to check for breathing and a pulse simultaneously in an adult?

Accepted Answer

No more than 10 seconds

Answer

The combined breathing and pulse check should take no more than 10 seconds to avoid delaying CPR.

Question 3

An unresponsive adult is taking occasional irregular gasps. How should you interpret this?

Accepted Answer

Agonal gasping, treat as cardiac arrest

Answer

Agonal gasps are not normal breathing and indicate cardiac arrest requiring immediate CPR.

Question 4

Where should a trained lay rescuer check for a pulse in an unresponsive adult?

Accepted Answer

Carotid artery at the neck

Answer

The carotid pulse at the neck is the recommended site for checking circulation in an adult.

Question 5

What is the recommended pulse-check site for an infant under 1 year old?

Accepted Answer

Brachial artery

Answer

The brachial artery on the inside of the upper arm is used to check an infant's pulse.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Practice Test