FREE First Aid CPR & Choking Questions and Answers

Question 1

During CPR for an adult, what is the recommended compression depth?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 inches (5 cm)

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About 1 inch (2.5 cm)

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No more than 1.5 inches (4 cm)

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Deep enough to see the chest rise

Question 2

You are alone and witness an adult suddenly collapse. After ensuring the scene is safe, what is your immediate next step?

Accepted Answer

Check for a pulse for 5-10 seconds

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Begin chest compressions immediately

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Call 911 or your local emergency number

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Open the airway using the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver

Question 3

A conscious adult is choking and can no longer speak, cough, or breathe. What is the most appropriate first aid action?

Accepted Answer

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

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Give 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts

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Encourage them to cough forcefully

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Lay them down and begin CPR

Question 4

When performing CPR on an infant, what is the correct hand placement for chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

Two fingers in the center of the chest, just below the nipple line

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One hand on the forehead, the other on the chest

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The heel of one hand in the center of the chest

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Both hands wrapped around the infant's chest

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR when performed by a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

30 compressions to 2 breaths

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15 compressions to 2 breaths

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5 compressions to 1 breath

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30 compressions to 5 breaths

Question 6

What is the primary reason to ensure chest recoil during CPR?

Accepted Answer

To allow the heart to adequately refill with blood

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To prevent rib fractures

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To give the rescuer a brief rest

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To confirm the correct compression depth