How Much Do You Know About CPR and Defibrillators?

Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in adults in the United States. 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 a person should do before beginning CPR?

A. Remove the victim's beltB. Check the victim's mouthC. Call 911D. Call the victim's doctor

4. After calling 911, what is the next step in CPR?

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

5. The faster that CPR begins, the better the chances of a victim's recovery. What is the critical time for CPR to begin?

A. Within 2 minutes after a person collapsesB. Within 5 minutes after a person collapsesC. Within 8 minutes after a person collapsesD. Within 10 minutes after a person collapses

6. How does an automatic external defibrillator (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 victim breathe

7. Who can use an AED?

8. When should you stop doing CPR on a victim?

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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How Much Do You Know About CPR and Defibrillators?