Safety & Emergency First Aid & CPR 2

Question 1

What is the correct rate of chest compressions during CPR?

Accepted Answer

100–120 per minute

Answer

AHA guidelines recommend a compression rate of 100–120 per minute to adequately perfuse vital organs.

Question 2

What position should you place an unconscious, breathing victim who has no spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Recovery position (lateral recumbent)

Answer

The recovery position keeps the airway open and allows fluids to drain, preventing aspiration in an unconscious breathing victim.

Question 3

For an infant choking victim, which technique is used?

Accepted Answer

5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts

Answer

For infants, the AHA recommends alternating 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts — abdominal thrusts are not used on infants.

Question 4

What should you do FIRST when you arrive at the scene of an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the scene is safe

Answer

Scene safety must be confirmed before approaching any victim to avoid creating additional casualties.

Question 5

What does RICE stand for in first aid for sprains?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first aid protocol for sprains and soft-tissue injuries.

Safety & Emergency Practice Test