The American Red Cross CPR Test Questions and Answers
Question 1
Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations
Correct Answer
Question 2
Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick?
Correct Answer
Check the scene for safety.
Question 3
Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe?
Correct Answer
Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
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,Question 4
Q3: When interviewing the person to find out more information, it is important to ask specific questions. The mnemonic
SAM should be used to help you remember to ask those questions. Which of the following are topics covered by SAM?
Select all that apply.
Correct Answer
- Medications and medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
Question 5
Q4: Joe knows based on Nick's answers during the interview and by what he observes that he should complete a focused
check where on Nick?
Correct Answer
Right arm and elbow.
Question 6
Module 2: Adult CPR and AED
Correct Answer
Question 7
Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers
Correct Answer
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, Question 8
Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers
Correct Answer
Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
Question 9
Q2: If your check of the person leads you to suspect that they are in cardiac arrest, which of the following actions are the
correct actions you should take in the correct order of taking them?
Correct Answer
Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and first aid kit, Begin CPR; Use an AED
Question 10
Q3: High-quality chest compression?
Correct Answer
- Compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
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Question 1
Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations
Correct Answer
Question 2
Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick?
Correct Answer
Check the scene for safety.
Question 3
Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe?
Correct Answer
Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
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,Question 4
Q3: When interviewing the person to find out more information, it is important to ask specific questions. The mnemonic
SAM should be used to help you remember to ask those questions. Which of the following are topics covered by SAM?
Select all that apply.
Correct Answer
- Medications and medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
Question 5
Q4: Joe knows based on Nick's answers during the interview and by what he observes that he should complete a focused
check where on Nick?
Correct Answer
Right arm and elbow.
Question 6
Module 2: Adult CPR and AED
Correct Answer
Question 7
Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers
Correct Answer
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, Question 8
Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers
Correct Answer
Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
Question 9
Q2: If your check of the person leads you to suspect that they are in cardiac arrest, which of the following actions are the
correct actions you should take in the correct order of taking them?
Correct Answer
Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and first aid kit, Begin CPR; Use an AED
Question 10
Q3: High-quality chest compression?
Correct Answer
- Compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
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