First Aid CPR and AED Usage 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When performing CPR on an adult, how deep should chest compressions be?
- At least 2 inches (5 cm) (Correct answer)
- At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
- At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)
- At least 0.5 inches (1.3 cm)
Correct answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm)
AHA guidelines specify adult chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep but no more than 2.4 inches (6 cm).
Question 2: What does the 'AED' in AED stand for?
- Automated External Defibrillator (Correct answer)
- Automatic Emergency Defibrillator
- Advanced External Device
- Automated Electrical Defibrillator
Correct answer: Automated External Defibrillator
AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator, a device that analyzes heart rhythm and delivers a shock if needed.
Question 3: A bystander says they are not trained in CPR. What should you instruct them to do?
- Perform hands-only CPR with chest compressions (Correct answer)
- Wait for EMS and do nothing
- Give rescue breaths only
- Check for a pulse every 2 minutes
Correct answer: Perform hands-only CPR with chest compressions
Hands-only CPR (continuous chest compressions without rescue breaths) is recommended for untrained bystanders and is effective for adult cardiac arrest.
Question 4: After an AED delivers a shock, what should you do immediately?
- Resume CPR starting with chest compressions (Correct answer)
- Check the victim's pulse for 30 seconds
- Wait for the AED to reanalyze before doing anything
- Remove the AED pads and continue CPR
Correct answer: Resume CPR starting with chest compressions
After a shock, immediately resume CPR starting with chest compressions without pausing to check for a pulse.
Question 5: Which scenario calls for using pediatric AED pads or settings?
- A child under 8 years old or under 55 lbs (Correct answer)
- Any child under 16 years old
- A child who cannot speak
- An infant under 6 months old only
Correct answer: A child under 8 years old or under 55 lbs
Pediatric pads or a pediatric mode should be used for children under 8 years or under approximately 55 pounds (25 kg).
Question 6: What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR?
- 30 compressions to 2 breaths (Correct answer)
- 15 compressions to 2 breaths
- 30 compressions to 1 breath
- 20 compressions to 2 breaths
Correct answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths
The standard ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR is 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
Question 7: You find an unconscious person. After confirming unresponsiveness and calling 911, what is your next priority?
- Begin chest compressions immediately (Correct answer)
- Perform a full head-to-toe assessment
- Give two rescue breaths first
- Look for an AED before starting CPR
Correct answer: Begin chest compressions immediately
Per current AHA guidelines, chest compressions should begin immediately after calling for help, before rescue breaths.
First Aid CPR and AED Usage 2
When performing CPR on an adult, how deep should chest compressions be?