First Aid CPR and AED Procedures 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A victim is found floating face-down in a swimming pool. After pulling them out, what is your FIRST action?
- Begin chest compressions immediately
- Check for responsiveness and breathing (Correct answer)
- Place them in the recovery position
- Perform abdominal thrusts to clear water
Correct answer: Check for responsiveness and breathing
Always assess responsiveness and breathing first before initiating any CPR intervention.
Question 2: During CPR, rescue breaths are being given but the chest is not rising. What is the FIRST corrective action?
- Increase breath force immediately
- Reopen the airway with a head-tilt chin-lift (Correct answer)
- Switch to compressions-only CPR
- Attempt an abdominal thrust
Correct answer: Reopen the airway with a head-tilt chin-lift
If breaths are not effective, reposition the airway using the head-tilt chin-lift technique before retrying.
Question 3: Where should AED electrode pads be placed on an adult victim?
- Upper right chest and lower left side below the armpit (Correct answer)
- Center of the chest and center of the back
- Both pads on the left side of the chest
- Upper left chest and lower right side
Correct answer: Upper right chest and lower left side below the armpit
One pad goes on the upper right chest below the collarbone; the other goes on the lower left side below the armpit.
Question 4: An AED is delivered while CPR is in progress. When should CPR be paused?
- As soon as the AED is turned on
- Only when the AED says 'analyzing' (Correct answer)
- Only after the shock is delivered
- Only if the victim starts breathing
Correct answer: Only when the AED says 'analyzing'
CPR should be paused only when the AED prompts you to stop so it can analyze the heart rhythm.
Question 5: In infant CPR, how many fingers are used for chest compressions when only one rescuer is present?
- One finger
- Two fingers (Correct answer)
- The heel of one hand
- Both thumbs encircling the chest
Correct answer: Two fingers
A single rescuer uses two fingers (middle and ring) placed just below the nipple line for infant compressions.
Question 6: A victim has a pacemaker visible under the skin on the chest. How does this affect AED pad placement?
- The AED should not be used on patients with pacemakers
- Place pads at least 1 inch away from the device (Correct answer)
- Remove the pacemaker before using the AED
- Use lower energy settings only
Correct answer: Place pads at least 1 inch away from the device
AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from an implanted pacemaker to avoid interference.
Question 7: What compression depth is recommended for adult CPR?
- At least 1 inch
- At least 1.5 inches
- At least 2 inches (Correct answer)
- At least 3 inches
Correct answer: At least 2 inches
Adult chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep but no more than 2.4 inches (6 cm).
First Aid CPR and AED Procedures 3
A victim is found floating face-down in a swimming pool.
After pulling them out, what is your FIRST action?