Table 3.
Theoretical knowledge of resuscitation guidelines.
| Theoretical knowledge | |
|---|---|
| Question | Correct answers |
| What are the diagnostic criteria for cardiac arrest? | 58% (73) |
| What is the Danish emergency telephone number? | 100% (125) |
| How many chest compressions should be given per CPR cycle? | 100% (125) |
| How many rescue breaths should be given per CPR cycle? | 100% (125) |
| What is the correct hand position for chest compressions? | 82% (103) |
| What is the recommended chest compression depth? | 87% (109) |
| What is the recommended chest compression rate? | 92% (113)a |
| State the correct position of the right AED electrode | 50% (62) |
| State the correct position of the left AED electrode | 46% (58) |
| How often does an AED analyze the heart rhythm? | 86% (107)b |
Translated questions (open questions) regarding theoretical knowledge among the instructors. Data presented as percentages (n).
a
Data missing for 2 instructors.
b
Data missing for 2 instructors.