Table 2.
Knowledge level of respondents regarding CPR (N = 4,450).
| Items | Unclear and very unclear n (%) | Uncertain n (%) | Clear and very clear n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do you know why CPR should be performed as soon as possible when a person’s breathing and heartbeat suddenly stop? | 323 (7.3) | 651 (14.6) | 3,476 (78.1) |
| Do you know how to assess whether the patient is breathing? | 381 (8.6) | 602 (13.5) | 3,467 (77.9) |
| Do you know why it’s important to pat and call the patient loudly? | 539 (12.1) | 629 (14.1) | 3,282 (73.8) |
| Do you know where to apply pressure during CPR? | 659 (14.8) | 598 (13.4) | 3,193 (71.8) |
| Do you know how to recognize cardiac arrest in a patient? | 660 (14.8) | 626 (14.1) | 3,164 (71.1) |
| Do you know the correct technique for applying pressure during CPR? | 868 (19.5) | 555 (12.5) | 3,027 (68.0) |
| Do you know the recommended number of compressions per minute during CPR? | 1,138 (25.6) | 467 (10.5) | 2,845 (63.9) |
| Do you know how to determine if patient rescue has been successful? | 1,063 (23.9) | 611 (13.7) | 2,776 (62.4) |
| Do you know the appropriate depth of chest compressions during CPR? | 1,217 (27.3) | 486 (10.9) | 2,747 (61.7) |
| Do you know the correct sequence for performing CPR? | 1,298 (29.2) | 459 (10.3) | 2,693 (60.5) |
| Do you know the correct way to open the patient’s airway? | 1,309 (29.4) | 465 (10.4) | 2,676 (60.1) |
| Do you know the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio when performing on-site CPR as a single rescuer? | 1,377 (30.9) | 435 (9.8) | 2,638 (59.3) |
| Average rate n (%) | 899 (20.2) | 506 (11.4) | 3,000 (67.4) |
CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.