CPR Procedures 2

Question 1

After delivering 30 chest compressions on an adult, how many rescue breaths should you give in standard single-rescuer CPR?

Accepted Answer

2 breaths

Answer

The standard adult compression-to-ventilation ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

Question 2

What is the correct hand position for chest compressions on an adult?

Accepted Answer

On the center of the chest, lower half of the sternum

Answer

Hands should be placed on the lower half of the sternum at the center of the chest.

Question 3

At what rate should chest compressions be delivered for an adult?

Accepted Answer

100-120 per minute

Answer

Effective compressions are delivered at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.

Question 4

How deep should chest compressions be on an average adult?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 inches (5 cm)

Answer

Adult compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more than 2.4 inches deep.

Question 5

Why is allowing full chest recoil between compressions important?

Accepted Answer

It lets the heart refill with blood

Answer

Full recoil allows the heart to refill with blood, improving the next compression's blood flow.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Practice Test