CPCT Emergency Response and CPR

Question 1

According to the 2020 American Heart Association guidelines, what is the correct compression rate for adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

100–120 compressions per minute

Answer

The AHA recommends performing chest compressions at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute for effective CPR in adults.

Question 2

For adult CPR, chest compressions should depress the sternum at least how deep?

Accepted Answer

2 inches (5 cm)

Answer

AHA guidelines require chest compressions to be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep but not exceeding 2.4 inches to generate effective cardiac output.

Question 3

What does the 'C-A-B' sequence stand for in the current adult CPR guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Compressions, Airway, Breathing

Answer

The current AHA CPR sequence prioritizes Compressions first, then opening the Airway, then providing Breathing (rescue breaths).

Question 4

When using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), the first action after turning it on is to:

Accepted Answer

Attach the electrode pads to the patient's bare chest as directed

Answer

After powering on the AED, electrode pads must be attached to the patient's dry, bare chest in the positions indicated on the pads.

Question 5

During two-rescuer adult CPR, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

Both single- and two-rescuer adult CPR uses a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio per AHA guidelines.

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