NPLQ NLPQ Basic 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?
- 15:2 compressions to ventilations
- 30:2 compressions to ventilations (Correct answer)
- 30:1 compressions only
- 5:1 compressions to ventilations
Correct answer: 30:2 compressions to ventilations
Current guidelines recommend 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths for adult CPR.
Question 2: At what rate should chest compressions be delivered during adult CPR?
- 60–80 compressions per minute
- 80–100 compressions per minute
- 100–120 compressions per minute (Correct answer)
- 120–140 compressions per minute
Correct answer: 100–120 compressions per minute
Current resuscitation guidelines specify a compression rate of 100–120 per minute for effective adult CPR.
Question 3: How deep should chest compressions be when performing CPR on an adult?
- 2–3 cm (about 1 inch)
- 3–4 cm (about 1.5 inches)
- 5–6 cm (about 2 inches) (Correct answer)
- 7–8 cm (about 3 inches)
Correct answer: 5–6 cm (about 2 inches)
Adult chest compressions should reach 5–6 cm in depth to effectively circulate blood during cardiac arrest.
Question 4: The AED analyzes a casualty's heart rhythm and announces 'No shock advised.' What should the lifeguard do next?
- Resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes (Correct answer)
- Recheck AED pad placement and re-analyze the rhythm
- Wait 2 minutes and allow the AED to re-analyze automatically
- Check for a pulse before deciding whether to resume CPR
Correct answer: Resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes
When the AED advises no shock, CPR must be resumed immediately to maintain circulation.
Question 5: A rescued casualty is unconscious but breathing normally. Where should they be placed?
- On their back with legs elevated in the shock position
- Sitting upright to maintain an open airway
- Prone (face down) with their head turned to one side
- Recovery position — on their side — to protect the airway (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Recovery position — on their side — to protect the airway
The recovery position keeps an unconscious, breathing casualty on their side, preventing airway obstruction from vomit or the tongue.
Question 6: How long should you look, listen, and feel for breathing in an unresponsive adult before starting CPR?
- No more than 5 seconds
- No more than 10 seconds (Correct answer)
- No more than 15 seconds
- No more than 20 seconds
Correct answer: No more than 10 seconds
Guidelines state breathing checks should take no more than 10 seconds to avoid delaying life-saving CPR.
Question 7: A casualty vomits while you are performing CPR. What is the correct action?
- Continue CPR without interruption to maintain blood flow
- Stop CPR and wait for the vomiting to finish before resuming
- Roll the casualty to the side, clear the airway, then resume CPR as quickly as possible (Correct answer)
- Administer back blows to clear the vomit and then resume CPR
Correct answer: Roll the casualty to the side, clear the airway, then resume CPR as quickly as possible
Rolling the casualty to clear vomit from the airway prevents aspiration into the lungs, after which CPR should be resumed without delay.
NPLQ NLPQ Basic 3
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?