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You’re walking through the park when you see an elderly man grab his chest and then collapse. You call out to him, but he does not respond. No one else is around. What is the first thing you do?

Check the scene for safety

Check to see if he is breathing normally

CORRECT: You should always check the scene for safety before approaching. If you don’t check the scene for safety, whatever caused the victim to collapse could happen to you, too!

INCORRECT: You should always check the scene for safety before approaching. If you don’t check the scene for safety, whatever caused the victim to collapse could happen to you, too!

The man is not breathing normally and he's still not able to respond to you. What do you do next?

Begin CPR

Call 911

CORRECT: Even when CPR is needed, you should call 911 first so medical professionals get to the scene as quickly as possible. If others are around, point to someone and tell them to call 911 while you perform CPR.

INCORRECT: Even when CPR is needed, you should call 911 first so medical professionals get to the scene as quickly as possible. If others are around, point to someone and tell them to call 911 while you perform CPR.

Now that you've realized you need to do CPR, what is the first thing you should do?

Begin chest compressions

Begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

CORRECT: Chest compressions are the next step in CPR since they provide the most benefit to circulate the blood and regulate oxygen.

INCORRECT: Chest compressions are the next step in CPR since they provide the most benefit to circulate the blood and regulate oxygen.

As you perform chest compressions, you hear cracking and popping sounds. This makes you concerned you may be pushing too hard. What should you do?

Reduce the intensity of your chest compressions

Maintain the same intensity of chest compressions

CORRECT: Although it can be scary to hear these noises, it is normal when performing CPR. You must push the chest with a deep enough compression for the heart to respond. Breaking ribs may be the path to saving a life (and ribs generally heal quite easily).

INCORRECT: Although it can be scary to hear these noises, it is normal when performing CPR. You must push the chest with a deep enough compression for the heart to respond. Breaking ribs may be the path to saving a life (and ribs generally heal quite easily).

As you look at the old man’s face, you recognize him—it’s Mr. Anderson, your old high school science teacher. He was one of your favorite teachers. You’re determined to save his life!

How many chest compressions do you do?

30 compressions

15 compressions

CORRECT: One of the biggest changes in the 2005 AHA guidelines was to change compressions from 15:2 to 30:2 for adults. Within the 2020 guidelines these repetitions are still being reinforced and results in a statistically higher chance of rescue (or survival).

INCORRECT: One of the biggest changes in the 2005 AHA guidelines was to change compressions from 15:2 to 30:2 for adults. Within the 2020 guidelines these repetitions are still being reinforced and results in a statistically higher chance of rescue (or survival).

You’ve completed your chest compressions—what do you do next?

Do a head tilt and give two rescue breaths

Do a head tilt and give one rescue breath

CORRECT: It’s ideal to give two rescue breaths after tilting the head and pinching the nose to create a good seal.

INCORRECT: It’s ideal to give two rescue breaths after tilting the head and pinching the nose to create a good seal.

How much air should you give Mr. Andersen when doing your rescue breaths??

Until the chest rises

As much as you can give

CORRECT:Providing too much air can work against us. The best way to know if you are giving a good amount of air is to watch the chest rise and fall.

INCORRECT: Providing too much air can work against us. The best way to know if you are giving a good amount of air is to watch the chest rise and fall.

As you try your first rescue breath, you don’t see Mr. Andersen’s chest rising and falling. In fact, you’re not seeing him respond at all. What do you do?

Tilt and reposition his head and try again

Continue with chest compressions

CORRECT: You should always try to reposition the head and try again. Oftentimes, repositioning the head could help open the airway so breaths go in. If you try twice and nothing goes in, go back to your compressions.

INCORRECT: You should always try to reposition the head and try again. Oftentimes, repositioning the head could help open the airway so breaths go in. If you try twice and nothing goes in, go back to your compressions.

Your next rescue breaths go in but you’re extremely nervous and shaking a lot. You’re worried you’re not doing the chest compressions at the right speed. Although it feels silly, you begin to sing a song to yourself to stay on pace. Which song do you sing?

Mr. Brightside by The Killers

Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees

CORRECT: Stayin’ Alive is a song at a good tempo to perform CPR (about 100 beats per minute). Mr. Brightside may still work, but technically is too fast (148 bpm). For best results you should perform CPR at a rate of 100-120 bpm.

INCORRECT: Stayin’ Alive is a song at a good tempo to perform CPR (about 100 beats per minute). Mr. Brightside may still work, but technically is too fast (148 bpm). For best results you should perform CPR at a rate of 100-120 bpm.

You suddenly remember from a discussion in your high school science class that Mr. Andersen has a pacemaker. In your nervousness, you didn’t realize this until now. Should you stop doing CPR and wait for the paramedics to arrive?

No, you should continue CPR, even when the person has a pacemaker

Yes, you should not do CPR on someone with a pacemaker

CORRECT: You should continue performing CPR on someone with a pacemaker. A pacemaker does not add any complications to CPR.

INCORRECT: You should continue performing CPR on someone with a pacemaker. A pacemaker does not add any complications to CPR.

A person that works at the church next to the park sees what is happening and brings an AED to the scene. Remembering he has a pacemaker, should you use an AED on Mr. Andersen?

You should not use an AED because it can interfere with the pacemaker

You can still use an AED on someone with a pacemaker safely

CORRECT: Yes, you can still use an AED on someone with a pacemaker safely. Just make sure the AED pads are positioned a bit lower than normal—so the pads don't come into contact with the pacemaker. (The device is usually visible and located on the upper left of the chest.)

INCORRECT: Yes, you can still use an AED on someone with a pacemaker safely. Just make sure the AED pads are positioned a bit lower than normal—so the pads don't come into contact with the pacemaker. (The device is usually visible and located on the upper left of the chest.)

You repeat the cycle of compressions and breaths until the paramedics arrive. They hook Mr. Andersen up to oxygen and take over compressions. You watch as he is loaded into the ambulance.

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