CQM-C PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a
pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPRWhen
should rescuers switch positions during CPR?.
Answer: C. About every 2 minutes
◍ Barriers to act.
Answer: -Fear of doing something wrong-Being unsure of the person's
condition-Assuming someone else will take action-Fear of disease-Not
knowing their illness-Fear of being sued
◍ A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a
pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPRYou
notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete
chest recoil. What is your next course of action?.
Answer: D. Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil
◍ "The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions,
functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement
with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed..
Answer: A. Clear roles and responsibilities
◍ Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this
important to survival?.
Answer: D. It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm
◍ You must continue giving care until:.
Answer: You are too exhausted, victim wakes up and asks you to stop, scene
becomes unsafe, someone with higher training takes over
, ◍ What is the very first thing you do before you give care.
Answer: Check that the scene is safe
◍ What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when using an AED?.
Answer: B. On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a
shock.
◍ A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency
medical technician, rushes to her with an AEDWhen the AED arrives, what
is the first step for using it?.
Answer: C. Turn on the AED
◍ 3 C's.
Answer: Check, call, care
◍ A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency
medical technician, rushes to her with an AEDAfter the AED pads are
attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the
next step when using an AED?.
Answer: B. Follow the AED prompts
◍ When do you call 911?.
Answer: No heartbeat, no breathing, significant blood loss, fire, stroke
◍ What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been
submerged in water?.
Answer: C. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
◍ When would you call before giving care?.
Answer: If the situation is a cardiac emergency
◍ When would you give care first?.
Answer: If the situation is a respiratory emergency
◍ Why is defibrillation important?.
Answer: D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a
pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPRWhen
should rescuers switch positions during CPR?.
Answer: C. About every 2 minutes
◍ Barriers to act.
Answer: -Fear of doing something wrong-Being unsure of the person's
condition-Assuming someone else will take action-Fear of disease-Not
knowing their illness-Fear of being sued
◍ A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a
pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPRYou
notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete
chest recoil. What is your next course of action?.
Answer: D. Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil
◍ "The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions,
functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement
with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed..
Answer: A. Clear roles and responsibilities
◍ Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this
important to survival?.
Answer: D. It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm
◍ You must continue giving care until:.
Answer: You are too exhausted, victim wakes up and asks you to stop, scene
becomes unsafe, someone with higher training takes over
, ◍ What is the very first thing you do before you give care.
Answer: Check that the scene is safe
◍ What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when using an AED?.
Answer: B. On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a
shock.
◍ A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency
medical technician, rushes to her with an AEDWhen the AED arrives, what
is the first step for using it?.
Answer: C. Turn on the AED
◍ 3 C's.
Answer: Check, call, care
◍ A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency
medical technician, rushes to her with an AEDAfter the AED pads are
attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the
next step when using an AED?.
Answer: B. Follow the AED prompts
◍ When do you call 911?.
Answer: No heartbeat, no breathing, significant blood loss, fire, stroke
◍ What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been
submerged in water?.
Answer: C. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
◍ When would you call before giving care?.
Answer: If the situation is a cardiac emergency
◍ When would you give care first?.
Answer: If the situation is a respiratory emergency
◍ Why is defibrillation important?.
Answer: D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
