Which of the following is NOT a purpose of CPR?

• A. To provide chest compressions
• B. To ventilate the patient
• C. To check a patient's airway and clear it of obstructions
• D. To maintain circulation

Answer: (C)

The main idea tested is what CPR is trying to accomplish: keep blood circulating and oxygenating the body when the heart isn’t effectively beating. Chest compressions act as a pump to maintain circulation, and ventilations provide oxygen to the lungs so the blood can carry it to organs. Checking the airway and clearing obstructions, while important in airway management and choking situations, is not a primary goal of CPR itself; CPR focuses on maintaining circulation and ventilation until help arrives.