CPR Cardiopulmonary Emergency Recognition 3

Question 1

You witness an adult suddenly collapse. The most important early link in the Chain of Survival is:

Accepted Answer

Immediate recognition and activation of emergency response (calling 911)

Answer

Recognizing arrest and activating emergency response is the first link in the adult Chain of Survival.

Question 2

An adult is found unresponsive and not breathing. You are alone with a phone. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Phone 911 (use speaker mode) and start CPR right away

Answer

Call 911 using speaker mode so you can start CPR immediately without leaving the victim.

Question 3

Which group of symptoms should make you suspect a stroke rather than a cardiac emergency?

Accepted Answer

Facial droop, arm weakness, and slurred speech

Answer

Facial droop, arm weakness, and speech difficulty (the FAST signs) point to a stroke.

Question 4

A person is conscious but suddenly grabs their throat and cannot speak, cough, or breathe. This is a sign of:

Accepted Answer

A severe airway obstruction requiring abdominal thrusts

Answer

Inability to speak, cough, or breathe indicates a severe (complete) airway obstruction needing immediate intervention.

Question 5

When assessing breathing in an unresponsive adult, how long should you look for normal breathing?

Accepted Answer

No more than about 10 seconds, done at the same time as the pulse check

Answer

Breathing and pulse should be assessed simultaneously in no more than 10 seconds.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Practice Test