Safety & Emergency First Aid & CPR 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR according to AHA guidelines?
- 30:2 (Correct answer)
- 15:2
- 15:1
- 30:1
Correct answer: 30:2
The American Heart Association recommends 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths for adult CPR.
Question 2: How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?
- At least 2 inches (Correct answer)
- 1 inch
- 3 inches
- 1.5 inches
Correct answer: At least 2 inches
AHA guidelines specify compressions of at least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more than 2.4 inches (6 cm) for adults.
Question 3: What does AED stand for?
- Automated External Defibrillator (Correct answer)
- Automatic Emergency Device
- Advanced Emergency Defibrillator
- Automated Electric Defibrillator
Correct answer: Automated External Defibrillator
An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) analyzes heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to restore normal rhythm.
Question 4: When treating a severe bleeding wound, what is the first priority?
- Apply direct pressure (Correct answer)
- Elevate the limb
- Apply a tourniquet
- Call 911 first
Correct answer: Apply direct pressure
Direct pressure is the first and most effective method for controlling severe bleeding and should be applied immediately.
Question 5: What is the universal sign that someone is choking?
- Hands clutched to throat (Correct answer)
- Waving arms
- Pointing to mouth
- Tapping chest
Correct answer: Hands clutched to throat
The universal choking sign is both hands clutched to the throat, recognized internationally regardless of language.
Question 6: How many abdominal thrusts should be performed on a conscious choking adult before reassessing?
- 5 (Correct answer)
- 3
- 10
- 1
Correct answer: 5
The Heimlich maneuver is performed in sets of 5 firm upward abdominal thrusts, then reassessing the airway.
Safety & Emergency First Aid & CPR 1
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR according to AHA guidelines?