How Much Do You Know About CPR and Defibrillators?

Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in adults in the U.S. Knowing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) may help you save the life of someone who goes into cardiac arrest. Learn more about CPR by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Heart Association (AHA).

1. When was CPR first developed?

A. 1920B. 1942C. 1960D. 1971

2. How does CPR help when a person goes into cardiac arrest?

A. It starts the heart beating againB. It helps the blood flow to the heartC. It helps blood flow to the brainD. B and C

3. What's the first thing you should do before beginning CPR if you see an adult collapse and the person is unresponsive?

A. Remove the person's beltB. Check the person's mouthC. Call 911D. Call the person's healthcare provider

4. After calling 911, what is the next step in CPR on an unresponsive adult?

A. Check for a pulseB. Check for breathingC. Begin chest compressionsD. None of the above

5. When a person has a cardiac arrest, the faster that CPR begins, the better their chances of recovery.

A. TrueB. False

6. How does an AED help a person who is in cardiac arrest?

A. An AED pumps bloodB. An AED shocks the brainC. An AED restores normal heart rhythmD. An AED helps the person breathe

7. Who can use an AED?

8. When should you stop doing CPR on someone?

A. When the person begins to moveB. When emergency help arrivesC. When you are exhausted and unable to continueD. All of the above

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