FREE CPR Assessment & Recognition of Cardiac Arrest Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first sign you should look for when assessing a person for cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Unresponsiveness

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No pulse

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No breathing

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Dilated pupils

Question 2

How long should you check for breathing before starting CPR?

Accepted Answer

10 seconds

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20 seconds

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5 seconds

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30 seconds

Question 3

Which of the following best describes agonal breathing?

Accepted Answer

Gasping, irregular breaths

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Deep and regular breathing

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Shallow and quiet breathing

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Loud snoring sounds

Question 4

You find an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What is your next step?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and begin CPR

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Look for medical ID

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Wait 30 seconds

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Begin rescue breathing only

Question 5

What is the correct way to assess responsiveness?

Accepted Answer

Shake them and shout

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Check their ID card

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Ask a bystander

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Lift their eyelids

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a sign of cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Weak pulse

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Unresponsiveness

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No normal breathing

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No pulse

Question 7

When should you assume cardiac arrest in a collapsed victim?

Accepted Answer

If they are unresponsive and not breathing

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Only after checking the pulse

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After checking temperature

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Only if a doctor confirms it

Question 8

What should you do if unsure whether the victim is breathing normally?

Accepted Answer

Start CPR

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Wait and observe for a few minutes

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Check temperature

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Look for identification

Question 9

Why is quick recognition of cardiac arrest critical?

Accepted Answer

To start CPR early

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To prevent panic

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To notify the family quickly

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To save time for paperwork