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CPR "Unit" Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What sound should you listen for when checking an unconscious victim’s breathing?✔✔ Listen for normal breathing sounds – agonal gasps or snoring noises indicate a problem.
How do you position a choking conscious adult before performing abdominal thrusts?✔✔ Stand behind them with one foot slightly forward for balance before delivering thrusts.
What should you do if you hear cracking sounds during chest compressions?✔✔ Continue CPR – rib fractures can occur but maintaining circulation is more critical.
Why is it important to push hard during chest compressions?✔✔ Adequate depth ensures enough blood is pumped to vital organs.
What visual clue helps confirm effective rescue breaths?✔✔ The chest should visibly rise with each breath you deliver.
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How should you modify CPR for a victim lying on a staircase?✔✔ Move them to a flat surface if possible – proper compressions require a firm foundation.
What should you check before applying AED pads to a hairy chest?✔✔ Look for excessive hair that might prevent pad adhesion and shave if necessary.
How can you maintain the correct CPR rhythm without a metronome?✔✔ Hum "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees – its 100-120 bpm matches ideal compression rate.
What should you do if a victim vomits during CPR?✔✔ Roll them onto their side to clear the airway, then resume compressions.
Why must you remove a metal necklace before using an AED?✔✔ Metal can conduct electricity and cause burns during defibrillation.
How do you protect a victim’s privacy during public CPR?✔✔ Use bystanders to create a human screen while maintaining access for rescuers.
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What should you do if you’re alone with an unresponsive child?✔✔ Perform 2 minutes of CPR first before calling for help – pediatric arrests are often respiratory.
How can you tell if your compressions are effective?✔✔ You should feel firm resistance and see slight color return between compressions.
What’s the first step when finding an unconscious person in a swimming pool?✔✔ Safely remove them from water while supporting the head/neck before starting assessments.
Why should you avoid leaning on the chest between compressions?✔✔ Full recoil allows the heart to refill with blood for the next compression.
How do you protect yourself when giving rescue breaths to a stranger?✔✔ Use a CPR mask or barrier device if available – otherwise compression-only CPR is acceptable.
What should you check before shocking with an AED in the rain?
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