First Aid CPR and AED Procedures 3

Question 1

A victim is found floating face-down in a swimming pool. After pulling them out, what is your FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness and breathing

Answer

Always assess responsiveness and breathing first before initiating any CPR intervention.

Question 2

During CPR, rescue breaths are being given but the chest is not rising. What is the FIRST corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Reopen the airway with a head-tilt chin-lift

Answer

If breaths are not effective, reposition the airway using the head-tilt chin-lift technique before retrying.

Question 3

Where should AED electrode pads be placed on an adult victim?

Accepted Answer

Upper right chest and lower left side below the armpit

Answer

One pad goes on the upper right chest below the collarbone; the other goes on the lower left side below the armpit.

Question 4

An AED is delivered while CPR is in progress. When should CPR be paused?

Accepted Answer

Only when the AED says 'analyzing'

Answer

CPR should be paused only when the AED prompts you to stop so it can analyze the heart rhythm.

Question 5

In infant CPR, how many fingers are used for chest compressions when only one rescuer is present?

Accepted Answer

Two fingers

Answer

A single rescuer uses two fingers (middle and ring) placed just below the nipple line for infant compressions.

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