A person is unresponsive and gasping. Is the person breathing normally?
2 CPR Fundamentals Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 CPR Fundamentals, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
A child needs CPR, but only an AED with standard pads is available. What should the rescuers do?
- A
Wait until pediatric pads arrive before using an AED.
- B
Use the available AED rather than delaying defibrillation.
- C
Continue CPR and do not use an AED on a child.
Two rescuers are providing CPR to a child. Their compression-to-breath ratio is .
What is the minimum recommended chest-compression rate for CPR? Enter the number in compressions per minute.
A rescuer is checking the target depth for adult chest compressions. Which range is recommended?
- A
About 1–1.5 inches
- B
At least 2 inches, but no more than 2.4 inches
- C
At least 3 inches, with no maximum
When giving CPR breaths, give each one just long enough to make the chest .
When rescuers are taking turns, about how often should they plan to change the person doing compressions? Enter the interval in minutes.
The two-finger method is no longer recommended for infant chest compressions in the 2025 pediatric guidance described here.
- A
True
- B
False
Which actions support high-quality CPR? Select all that apply.
- A
Allow the chest to return fully after each compression.
- B
Lean on the chest between compressions.
- C
Keep pauses as short as possible.
- D
Aim for 100–120 compressions per minute.
An unresponsive person is not breathing normally. A bystander is not trained to check a pulse. What should the bystander do about checking for a pulse?
- A
Keep checking for a pulse until one is found.
- B
Wait for a trained professional before starting CPR.
- C
Do not delay CPR trying to check a pulse if you are not trained to do so.
Which statements about CPR for children and infants are supported? Select all that apply.
- A
CPR with compressions and breaths is especially important for children and infants.
- B
If breaths cannot or will not be given, compression-only CPR is better than doing nothing.
- C
For children and infants, breaths should always be omitted.
Several rescuers arrive together. Which plan best avoids delaying CPR while obtaining an AED?
- A
One rescuer starts assessment and compressions while another calls 911 and brings an AED.
- B
Everyone waits until the call to 911 is complete before beginning compressions.
- C
One rescuer should complete every task before anyone else acts.
An adult suddenly collapses. Explain how a lay rescuer should provide effective CPR, including the compression rate, depth, recoil, and what to do about breaths if the rescuer is untrained or unwilling to give them.
An adult suddenly collapses. A lay rescuer is untrained and unwilling to give breaths. What CPR approach should the rescuer provide?
A person is unresponsive and only gasping. Should you treat this as an emergency and begin CPR?
- A
True
- B
False
An 8-year-old has no signs of puberty. Which CPR age group applies?
You are the only rescuer giving CPR to a child. Which compression-to-breath ratio should you use?
- A
30 compressions to 2 breaths
- B
15 compressions to 2 breaths
- C
30 compressions to 1 breath
- D
15 compressions to 1 breath
Two rescuers are performing CPR on a child. Which compression-to-breath ratio should they use?
- A
30 compressions to 2 breaths
- B
15 compressions to 1 breath
- C
15 compressions to 2 breaths
- D
30 compressions to 1 breath
Which technique is appropriate for chest compressions on an infant under the 2025 pediatric guidance?
- A
Use two fingers on the breastbone
- B
Use the heel of one hand or two-thumb, encircling hands
- C
Press with the palms of both hands side by side
- D
Use the fingertips of both hands without encircling the chest
When giving rescue breaths to an infant, which approach best follows CPR guidance?
- A
Seal only over the infant’s nose and give forceful breaths
- B
Seal only over the infant’s mouth and give several quick breaths
- C
Cover the mouth and nose but keep blowing until the chest rises substantially
- D
Make a gentle seal over the mouth and nose and give each breath just until the chest visibly rises