Introduction to CPR: Essential Knowledge for Medical Assistants

Question 1

What is the acronym CPR an abbreviation for?

Accepted Answer

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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Chest Pain Relief

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Cardiac Pulmonary Replacement

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Chest Pressure Relief

Question 2

When are you legally obligated to administer CPR in the United States?

Accepted Answer

When someone is unconscious and not breathing

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When someone has a pulse but is not breathing

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When someone is bleeding profusely

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CPR is never legally required

Question 3

What is the purpose of rescue breaths during CPR?

Accepted Answer

To supply oxygen to the victim

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To clear the airway

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To stimulate breathing

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To prevent choking

Question 4

What are the key legal considerations when performing CPR?

Accepted Answer

The Good Samaritan Law protects individuals who perform CPR in good faith.

Accepted Answer

A valid DNR order legally prohibits CPR on a patient.

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CPR requires explicit consent from the victim or their legal representative.

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CPR can be withheld if the victim is a minor.

Question 5

Why is it crucial to summon emergency medical services after starting CPR?

Accepted Answer

To provide the victim with prompt access to advanced medical care.

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To relieve the rescuer of the burden.

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To document the incident for legal purposes.

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To protect the rescuer from liability if the outcome is unfavorable.

Question 6

CPR is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A technique used to revive a person who has stopped breathing and has no heartbeat

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A method of administering oxygen to someone who is not breathing

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A procedure for administering first aid to someone who is severely injured

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A device used to monitor a person's heart rate

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a reason why CPR is important?

Accepted Answer

It can help injured people feel more comfortable

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It can save a person's life.

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It is required by law in most states.

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It can prevent brain damage

Question 8

What could be a potential consequence of not performing CPR when required?

Accepted Answer

You could be held legally liable.

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You could lose your job.

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You could be charged with a crime.

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There are no legal implications for failing to perform CPR.

Question 9

Which of the following is the first step in performing CPR?

Accepted Answer

Checking for breathing

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Calling for help

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Giving chest compressions

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Using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Question 10

How fast should you perform chest compressions during CPR?

Accepted Answer

About 100-120 compressions per minute

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About 60-80 compressions per minute

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As fast as possible

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As slow as possible

Question 11

When is it appropriate to use an AED?

Accepted Answer

When the person is unconscious, not breathing, and has no pulse

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When the person is conscious but has chest pain

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When the person is breathing but has a weak pulse

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Never

Question 12

Which step of the CPR sequence involves determining if the person is responsive?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness

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Call for help

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Start compressions

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Open the airway

Question 13

What is the legal protection for individuals performing CPR in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Good Samaritan Law

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Informed Consent

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Negligence

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Malpractice

Question 14

How do you determine if a patient needs rescue breaths?

Accepted Answer

Check for breathing

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Check for a pulse

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Check for responsiveness

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Check for dilated pupils

Question 15

Who is responsible for overseeing the quality of CPR training and certification in the United States?

Accepted Answer

American Heart Association (AHA)

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American Red Cross

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National Institute of Health (NIH)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of compressions in CPR?

Accepted Answer

To circulate oxygenated blood

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To clear the airway

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To deliver breaths

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To regulate heart rate

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of CPR?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous fluids

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Airway

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Breathing

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Circulation

Question 18

Improved: Which of the following is not a symptom of cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain

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Unconsciousness

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Absence of breathing

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Pupils that are dilated

Question 19

Improved: What is the primary purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

Accepted Answer

To administer an electric shock to the heart

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To improve blood circulation to the heart

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To monitor the heart's rhythm

Question 20

Improved: Which of the following is not a necessary item in a first aid kit?

Accepted Answer

Prescription pain medication

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Bandages

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Antiseptic wipes

Question 21

Why is it essential to perform CPR?

Accepted Answer

To increase the chances of survival for victims of cardiac arrest.

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To manage pain in injured individuals.

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To prevent further tissue damage in cases of trauma.

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To eradicate all risks associated with cardiac events.

Question 22

For proper chest compressions, where should your hands be placed?

Accepted Answer

On the center of the chest, between the nipples.

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On the lower half of the breastbone.

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On the upper half of the breastbone.

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On the side of the chest, under the armpit.

Question 23

When should rescue breaths be administered during CPR?

Accepted Answer

Only if the victim is unresponsive and not breathing

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After every 30 chest compressions

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After every 15 chest compressions

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Only if the victim is not breathing

Question 24

What is the primary purpose of using an automated external defibrillator (AED) during CPR?

Accepted Answer

To deliver an electrical shock to restart the heart in cases of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia.

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To provide continuous chest compressions.

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To administer oxygen to the victim.

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To suction secretions from the victim's airway.

Question 25

Who has the authority to make the decision to stop CPR?

Accepted Answer

The emergency medical services (EMS) crew

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The medical assistant

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The medical director

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The victim's family

Question 26

If you are uncomfortable performing CPR on a victim, what is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Call 9-1-1 and wait for EMS to arrive.

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Continue performing CPR until EMS arrives.

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Ask someone else to perform CPR instead.

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Leave the victim and seek help elsewhere.

Question 27

What is the primary objective of performing CPR on an unconscious and unresponsive individual?

Accepted Answer

To maintain vital functions such as breathing and circulation until professional medical help arrives

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To prevent further injury to the victim

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To ensure the victim regains consciousness

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To determine the cause of the victim's unconsciousness

Question 28

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions during adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

2-2.4 inches

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1-2 inches

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3-4 inches

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4-5 inches

Question 29

What is the primary function of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the context of CPR?

Accepted Answer

To deliver an electrical shock to the heart to restore a normal heart rhythm

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To assist with chest compressions by providing a mechanical device to push on the chest

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To monitor the victim's vital signs and provide real-time feedback

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To suction airway obstructions and clear the victim's breathing passages