Title of Research:
"What are current levels of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Among Dental , medical ( UG )
students and interns of northern Maharashtra"
Name : P ra t h a m e s h n a vn a th s a n g a le a n d s a n d ip ja g a n b h o y e
Under guidance of : [Link] Lambe Mam
Primary Objectives :-T o s c re en t h e k n o w led g e re g a rd in g a c c u ra te , effec tiv e C P R
p ro c ed u ra l te c h n iq u e s a n d va rio u s b a rrie rs o f C P R fa ilu re in c lin ic a l p ra c t ic e fro m
s tu d en t p ers p e c tive .
Secondary Objectives :- 1 )T o a s c e rt a in in t eres t in C P R tra in in g p ro g ra m s a n d
a ls o in c u lc a tin g C P R a s a n a c tiv e p a rt o f c lin ic a l p ra c tic e in fu tu re .
2 ) T o ev a lu a te th e C P R a w a re n es s a m o n g u n d e rg ra d u a t e m ed ic a l s t u d e n ts .
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QUESTIONNAIRE –•
Demographic information
1) Age: ___
2) Gender: ☐ Male ☐ Female ☐ Other
3) Academic Year: ☐ 1st ☐ 2nd ☐ 3rd ☐ 4th ☐ Internship
4) Field of Study: ☐ Medical ☐ Dental
5) Have you received formal CPR training? ☐ Yes ☐ No
6) If yes, when was your last CPR training?
☐ Less than 6 months ago
☐ 6–12 months ago
☐ 1–3 years ago
☐ More than 3 years ago
7) Have you ever performed CPR on a real patient? ☐ Yes ☐ No
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knowledge and assignment
1)What is the first step when approaching a person who has collapsed?
☐ Check responsiveness and call for help
☐ Start chest compressions immediately
☐ Check pulse for one minute
☐ None of the above
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2)What is the correct chest compression depth for adult CPR?
☐ 1–1.5 inches
☐ 2–2.4 inches
☐ 3–4 inches
☐ Not sure
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3)What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to breaths in adult CPR?
☐ 15:2
☐ 30:2
☐ 20:2
☐ Continuous compressions without breath
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4)Which of the following is the correct hand placement for chest compressions?
☐ One hand in the center of the chest
☐ Two hands on the upper chest
☐ Two hands on the lower half of the sternum
☐ Not sure
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5)What is the purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
☐ To restart the heart
☐ To check the victim’s pulse
☐ To provide oxygen to the brain
☐ Not sure
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6)What is the ideal compression rate per minute during CPR?
☐ 60–80 compressions
☐ 100–120 compressions
☐ 140–160 compressions
☐ Not sure
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Attitude Towards CPR
1)I feel confident that I can perform CPR correctly in an emergency?
☐ Strongly Agree
☐ Agree
☐ Neutral
☐ Disagree
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2) I believe that all healthcare students should receive hands-on CPR training
☐ Strongly Agree
☐ Agree
☐ Neutral
☐ Disagree
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3)I would be willing to perform CPR on a stranger in a public place
☐ Strongly Agree
☐ Agree
☐ Neutral
☐ Disagree
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4) I believe that CPR should be a mandatory part of the medical and dental curriculum.
☐ Strongly Agree
☐ Agree
☐ Neutral
☐ Disagree
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5)I feel that my current knowledge of CPR is sufficient to handle a real-life emergency
☐ Strongly Agree
☐ Agree
☐ Neutral
☐ Disagree
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Practices Related to CPR
1) Have you ever participated in a hands-on CPR workshop or simulation?
☐ Yes, multiple times
☐ Yes, once
☐ No, but I've seen demonstrations
☐ No, I've never had any exposure to CPR training
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2) If yes, how confident do you feel about performing CPR after the training?
☐ Very confident
☐ Somewhat confident
☐ Not very confident
☐ Not confident at all
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3) Do you feel that your institution provides adequate CPR training?
☐ Yes, definitely
☐ Somewhat
☐ Not really
☐ Not at all
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4) In what way would you prefer to receive CPR training?
☐ Traditional classroom lectures
☐ Hands-on practical sessions
☐ Online courses/videos
☐ Simulation-based training
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5) Do you believe you need refresher training on CPR?
☐ Yes, definitely
☐ Maybe, it would be helpful
☐ Not sure
☐ No, I feel confident with my current knowledge
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