NPLQ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 2

Question 1

When performing adult CPR, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

5:1

Answer

10:2

Question 2

What is the correct compression depth for adult CPR according to RLSS and Resuscitation Council UK guidelines?

Accepted Answer

5–6 cm

Answer

2–3 cm

Answer

3–4 cm

Answer

7–8 cm

Question 3

Which term describes the phase in CPR when you allow the chest to fully expand upward between compressions?

Accepted Answer

Full chest recoil

Answer

Decompression recoil

Answer

Passive ventilation

Answer

Systolic recovery

Question 4

At what compression rate should CPR be delivered for an adult casualty?

Accepted Answer

100–120 per minute

Answer

60–80 per minute

Answer

80–100 per minute

Answer

120–140 per minute

Question 5

When should an AED be applied to a casualty in cardiac arrest in a pool environment?

Accepted Answer

As soon as it is available, with minimal interruption to CPR

Answer

Only after 5 minutes of CPR

Answer

Only if the casualty is dry and out of the water

Answer

After 3 cycles of CPR have been completed

Question 6

In the RLSS NPLQ protocol, how long should a rescuer spend checking for normal breathing before confirming cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Up to 10 seconds

Answer

Up to 5 seconds

Answer

Up to 20 seconds

Answer

Up to 30 seconds