Situation: A trained personnel from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responds to a

neighbor’s call whose father who is 50 years old suddenly collapsed while watching
television. The rescuer quickly assesses the victim to determine if cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) is necessary.

1. The rescuer determines that the chest compressions are necessary by:
a. Calling the name of the victim
b. Watching the chest of the victim for respiration
c. Palpating the carotid pulse for one minute
d. Performing the chin-tilt to open victim’s airway
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2. The rescuer performs external chest compression on the victim, depressing the sternum from:
a. 1-1 ½ inches c. ½-1 inch
b. 1 ½ -2 inches d. 2-2 ½ inches
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3. The rescuer recalls that the ratio for compression to ventilation for one rescuer CPR is
a. 5:1 b. 5:2 c. 15:2 d. 15:1
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4. The victim is transported to the Emergency Room where nurses quickly assess the victim’s
condition. To determine the effectiveness of CPR the nurse observe whether the:
a. Systolic blood pressure is at least 80mm Hg
b. Pupils are reacting to light
c. Pulse rate are normal
d. Mucous membrane are pinkish
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5. The nurse administers Epinephrine as ordered by the physician. The drug is administered primarily
because of its ability to:
a. Constrict arterioles
b. Dilate bronchioles
c. Free glycogen from the liver
d. Enhance myocardial activity

Situation: The nurse reviews the technique in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on infants and
children.

6. When giving rescue breathing to an infant under 1-year old, the ratio of breaths per second is:
a. 1 breath every 5 seconds
b. 1 breath every 3 seconds
c. 1 breath every 2 seconds
d. 1 breath every 4 seconds

7. When performing chest compression on a 2-year old child, the correct depth is
a. ½ “to 1” (1 to 2.5 cm)
b. 1 “to1 ½” (2.5 to 3.5)
c. 1 ½ “to 2” (3.5 to 5 cm)
d. 2 “to 2 ½” (5 to 6.5 cm)
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8. Chest compressions must be conducted with ventilation. Which of the following ratio is accurate for a
3-year old child?
a. 5 compressions to 1 ventilation
b. 5 compressions to 2 ventilations
c. 15 compressions to 1 ventilation
d. 15 compressions to 2 ventilation
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9. Which of the following sites is best to check for the pulse of a 10-month-old infant when starting a
cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
 a. Radial c. Brachial
b. Carotid d. Femoral
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10. When performing chest compressions on child between ages 1 and 8 years old, which part of the
hand is recommended:
a. Heel of one hand
b. Heels of both hands
c. Index and middle fingers
d. Thumb of both hands