The American Red Cross CPR Exam 2026/2027
Questions And Answers Graded A+
Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick?
Check the scene for safety.
Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe?
Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
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.
- Medications and medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
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?
Right arm and elbow.
Module 2: Adult CPR and AED
,Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers
Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers
Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
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?
Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and first aid kit, Begin CPR;
Use an AED
Q3: High-quality chest compression?
- Compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
Q4: What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult?
Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top; fingers
interlaced and up and off the chest
, Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the correct compression
depth to use?
At least 2 inches
Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open
the airway to which of the following positions?
past-neutral
Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what
is the best action to take?
give continuous chest compressions
Q8: When placing AED pads on an adult, you should use which of the following
preferred pad placements?
One pad on the upper right side of the chest and the other on the lower left side of
the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
Q9: When using an AED, what is very important to do while the AED is
analyzing?
Clear everyone from touching the person
Questions And Answers Graded A+
Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick?
Check the scene for safety.
Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe?
Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
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.
- Medications and medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
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?
Right arm and elbow.
Module 2: Adult CPR and AED
,Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers
Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers
Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
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?
Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and first aid kit, Begin CPR;
Use an AED
Q3: High-quality chest compression?
- Compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
Q4: What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult?
Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top; fingers
interlaced and up and off the chest
, Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the correct compression
depth to use?
At least 2 inches
Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open
the airway to which of the following positions?
past-neutral
Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what
is the best action to take?
give continuous chest compressions
Q8: When placing AED pads on an adult, you should use which of the following
preferred pad placements?
One pad on the upper right side of the chest and the other on the lower left side of
the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
Q9: When using an AED, what is very important to do while the AED is
analyzing?
Clear everyone from touching the person
