Which statement is FALSE regarding CPR training?

• A. You can only do CPR if you have had official training.
• B. When doing CPR you should do 100 chest compressions per minute.
• C. Using chest compressions alone has been shown to save lives.
• D. Training in CPR has historically included both chest compressions and rescue breathing.

Answer: (A)

You can start CPR without formal training. In an emergency, the priority is to keep blood circulating by giving chest compressions while you get help. The recommended pace is about 100 compressions per minute, a rhythm you can match to a simple beat or song to keep the rate steady. Training helps you with rescue breaths and refined technique, but you are not required to have official training to act. Hands-only CPR is emphasized for bystanders because it still saves lives and reduces hesitation. Training has historically covered both chest compressions and rescue breathing, but modern practice for many lay rescuers focuses on compressions alone unless you are trained and able to provide breaths. So the statement that you can only do CPR if you’ve had official training is false.