CPR | AED Final Exam & Certification

A technique that slows the process of brain death in cardiac arrest by partially restoring circulation of existing oxygen in the bloodstream to the brain and other vital organs. 

When positioning a victim for CPR you should carefully lay them on their back on the ground and kneel next to their chest. 

When positioning a victim for CPR you should always attempt to lay them on a cushioned surface, like a couch or bed, in order to make them more comfortable. 

When administering compressions, you must remember to do them fast, at a rate of about _________  per minute. 

When administering chest compressions, you must do them smooth and fluid and administer them without pause or interruption. 

You should never administer compressions until you use an AED. 

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the result of disruption in the heart’s electrical system. 

For each minute someone is in cardiac arrest, their chances for survival drop by about _______ percent. 

What do AED kits commonly include?

To do high quality compressions, make sure you apply pressure with the heels of your hands, not your fingers.

To do high quality compressions you must push hard, with your elbows locked, straight down and compress the chest at least 2 inches (5 cm).

To do high quality compressions you must rely on your arm strength instead of your upper body weight.

To do high quality compressions you need to allow the victim’s chest to return fully to its regular state between compressions.

Select every true statement regarding AEDs.