First Aid FREE First Aid/Emergency Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A victim is unconscious and not breathing. After calling 911, what is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR?
- 15 compressions to 2 breaths
- 30 compressions to 2 breaths (Correct answer)
- 10 compressions to 1 breath
- 20 compressions to 1 breath
Correct answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths
The American Heart Association recommends 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths for adult CPR.
Question 2: When treating a victim with a chemical burn to the skin, what should you do first?
- Apply a neutralizing agent to the burn
- Cover the area with a dry sterile bandage
- Flush the area with large amounts of cool running water for at least 20 minutes (Correct answer)
- Pop any blisters that have formed
Correct answer: Flush the area with large amounts of cool running water for at least 20 minutes
Flushing a chemical burn with large amounts of water for at least 20 minutes helps dilute and remove the chemical from the skin.
Question 3: A child is found unresponsive. After confirming no pulse, how many rescue breaths should you give before beginning CPR?
- 2 breaths (Correct answer)
- 5 breaths
- 1 breath
- No breaths — start compressions immediately
Correct answer: 2 breaths
For a child with no pulse, give 2 rescue breaths before beginning cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths.
Question 4: Which of the following is the correct position for a conscious choking adult who is unable to speak or cough effectively?
- Lay the person flat on the ground
- Stand behind the person and prepare to give abdominal thrusts (Correct answer)
- Have the person sit down and lean forward
- Tilt the person's head back and give back blows only
Correct answer: Stand behind the person and prepare to give abdominal thrusts
For a conscious adult who cannot speak or cough, stand behind them and use the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) to dislodge the obstruction.
Question 5: What is the recommended compression depth for adult chest compressions during CPR?
- At least 1 inch
- At least 2 inches (Correct answer)
- At least 3 inches
- At least 4 inches
Correct answer: At least 2 inches
Adult chest compressions should be at least 2 inches deep but no more than 2.4 inches to be effective.
Question 6: A person is experiencing anaphylaxis. They have their prescribed epinephrine auto-injector. Where is the correct injection site?
- Upper arm deltoid muscle
- Outer mid-thigh (Correct answer)
- Abdomen
- Inner forearm
Correct answer: Outer mid-thigh
Epinephrine auto-injectors are designed to be administered into the outer mid-thigh, even through clothing if necessary.
First Aid FREE First Aid/Emergency Questions and Answers 2
A victim is unconscious and not breathing.
After calling 911, what is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR?