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Our free CPR practice test offers essential preparation for mastering life-saving techniques. With realistic scenarios and detailed explanations, it's perfect for healthcare professionals and enthusiasts alike aiming to sharpen their skills. Get ready to confidently respond to emergencies and make a difference in critical situations.

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1. If a single rescuer providing Adult CPR encounters a foreign object obstructing the airway, the first course of action should be:

Perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts).

Deliver several rescue breaths and attempt to cough up the object.

Perform a finger sweep maneuver to dislodge the object.

Delay interventions and wait for EMS.

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2. Adult BLS guidelines recommend checking for a pulse before initiating CPR.

False

True

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3. When providing CPR to a pregnant adult, it's important to:

Place a wedge or object under the woman's hips to tilt her slightly to the left.

Perform CPR as usual with no modifications.

Delay CPR until help arrives.

Avoid chest compressions and focus on rescue breaths only.

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4. You approach an unresponsive adult. The initial step in Adult BLS assessment is to:

Call for emergency medical services (EMS) immediately.

Open the airway and check for breathing signs (look, listen, feel) for 10 seconds.

Check for a pulse at the carotid artery for a full minute.

Check for pulse and breathing for no more than 10 seconds.

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5. The correct hand placement for chest compressions in an adult is on the:

Back, between the shoulder blades.

Lower abdomen (belly button).

Upper chest (breastbone).

Lower ribs (below the breastbone).

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6. The appropriate technique for delivering rescue breaths in an adult is:

All of the above.

Pinch the nose closed and seal your mouth over the adult's mouth.

Deliver a slow, deep breath into the adult's mouth.

Allow passive chest rise for each breath.

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7. During chest compressions, it's crucial to:

Perform quick, shallow compressions.

Lean back with your entire body weight on each compression.

Allow the chest to fully rise between compressions.

Keep your arms straight with elbows locked.

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8. CPR should be avoided on an adult who is gasping or shows any signs of agonal respirations (agonal breathing).

True

False

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9. CPR cycles for a single rescuer providing Adult CPR consist of chest compressions followed by rescue breaths.

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10. When providing chest compressions on an adult with a suspected chest injury, it's recommended to:

Avoid chest compressions and focus solely on rescue breaths.

Perform slanted compressions, avoiding the injured area.

Locate and perform compressions on the lower tip of the breastbone

Perform standard compressions on the center of the breastbone.

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11. The recommended rate for delivering rescue breaths in Adult CPR with a single rescuer is breaths per minute.

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12. CPR can be a lifesaving intervention, but it's crucial to remember that:

It's a guaranteed way to revive an adult in cardiac arrest.

Only medical professionals should attempt CPR on adults.

Early intervention and bystander CPR significantly improve survival chances.

It's more important to wait for EMS than to attempt CPR yourself.

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13. When checking for breathing in an adult, signs of absent breathing include:

Gasping breaths.

Chest rising and falling with each breath.

No audible breath sounds.

Slow and shallow respirations.

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14. Adult BLS guidelines recommend checking for a pulse for a full minute before initiating CPR.

True

False

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15. If you determine the adult is unresponsive and not breathing, you should initiate:

Rescue breathing only.

Place the adult in the recovery position.

Chest compressions only.

High-quality CPR (compressions and rescue breaths).

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16. While performing CPR on an adult, it's important to avoid:

Minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.

Ensuring adequate ventilation with rescue breaths.

Checking for a pulse after every two minutes.

Maintaining a calm and focused demeanor.

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17. The depth for each chest compression in an adult should be:

1-2 inches.

3-4 inches.

More than 4 inches.

2-2.5 inches.

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18. CPR can be performed on an adult lying on their back on any firm surface.

False

True

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19. Signs of successful chest compressions during Adult CPR may include:

A return of a pulse.

Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC)

The adult regains consciousness.

All of the above.

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20. The ideal depth for each chest compression in an adult is inches.

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21. When checking for a pulse in an adult during BLS, the most appropriate location is:

Neck (carotid artery)

Groin (femoral artery)

Wrist (radial artery)

Ankle (dorsalis pedis artery)

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22. When checking for breathing in an adult, you should look, listen, and feel for signs of breathing for a total of:

5 seconds

15 seconds

20 seconds

10 seconds

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23. Choking in an adult can sometimes be mistaken for cardiac arrest. One key difference is:

Choking victims will have agonal breathing, while those in cardiac arrest will not.

Choking victims will be unresponsive, while those in cardiac arrest may be conscious.

Presence of a pulse in choking but not in cardiac arrest.

CPR is the primary intervention for choking, while it's not for cardiac arrest.

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24. The ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for a single rescuer providing Adult CPR is:

Continuous breaths only

2:1

30:2

15:1

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25. When using an AED on an adult with a pulse, the device will instruct you to:

Stop CPR and step away from the adult.

Allow the AED to analyze the rhythm to see if the shock is needed.

Tilt the adult's head back and pinch their nose closed.

Deliver several rescue breaths before attaching the AED pads.

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26. The recommended rate for chest compressions in Adult CPR is:

100-120 compressions per minute.

60-80 compressions per minute.

10 compressions per minute.

20-30 compressions per second.

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27. When performing CPR on a very obese adult, it's crucial to:

Ensure adequate chest recoil between compressions.

Use a different hand position for chest compressions.

Perform shallower chest compressions (less than 2 inches).

Perform CPR with one hand only due to limited space.

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28. The maneuver is used to open the airway of an unresponsive adult.

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29. It's important to be aware of your surroundings when performing CPR on an adult. If you suspect a spinal injury, it's recommended to:

Only perform rescue breaths and avoid chest compressions.

Minimize movement of the head and neck and attempt to stabilize the spine if possible before initiating CPR.

Delay CPR until emergency medical services arrive.

Perform CPR as usual without attempting spinal stabilization.

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30. When using an AED on an adult, it's important to ensure no jewelry or metal objects are touching their skin where the AED pads will be placed.

True

False

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