RED CROSS FIRST AID, CPR, AND AED
CERTIFICATION TEST BANK 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● life threatening conditions. Answer: Unconscious, not breathing, no
pulse, severe bleeding, severe burns, poisoning, seizures
● Information you should give 911. Answer: location, nature of the
emergency, phone number being used, what happened, number of people
injured or ill, what help is being provided
● Before giving care, you should ALWAYS. Answer: obtain consent
● Emergency Action Steps. Answer: Check-Call-CAre
● Size up the scene. Answer: Uses senses to check for dangers to you or
the victim
determine cause of injury or illness.
Determine number of injured or ill.
Determine what additional help may be needed
put on PPE.
If scene is unsafe move to safe distance
,● Forming initial impression. Answer: What's wrong with the person,
are they moving or motionless, are they conscious, is their condition life-
threatening?
● Call First. Answer: under 12 yr old is unconscious, child or infant
suddenly collapses, any cardiac emergency
● Care First. Answer: choking, allergic reactions, severe bleeding
● Gloves. Answer: latex-free
● SAMPLE. Answer: Used to interview a CONSCIOUS person who
needs care
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent medical history
Last intake of food or drink
Events leading to the event
, ● How long should you check for consciousness?. Answer: 5-10
seconds, then begin providing care, call 911, send someone to get AED
and first aid kit
● Medical tags. Answer: necklace or bracelet that states a preexisting
medical condition
● Heart Attack. Answer: when the arteries in the heart are being blocked
by plaque buildup
● Cardiac Arrest. Answer: when the heart stops beating, is beating
irregularly, or insufficiently to provide blood and oxygen to vital organs
● Cardiac Emergencies. Answer: Immediately activate EMS. Every
minute we delay care, a victim's chances of survival decrease by 10%
● If chest doesn't rise, but nose and mouth are sealed correctly and
airway is open.... Answer: something is blocking the airway, begin
compressions, after 30 compressions check the mouth for an object and
conduct finger sweep if you see anything.
● If you are unable or unwilling to provide rescue breaths. Answer: give
compression-only CPR at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute
● Compressions need to be. Answer: 2 inches deep
CERTIFICATION TEST BANK 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● life threatening conditions. Answer: Unconscious, not breathing, no
pulse, severe bleeding, severe burns, poisoning, seizures
● Information you should give 911. Answer: location, nature of the
emergency, phone number being used, what happened, number of people
injured or ill, what help is being provided
● Before giving care, you should ALWAYS. Answer: obtain consent
● Emergency Action Steps. Answer: Check-Call-CAre
● Size up the scene. Answer: Uses senses to check for dangers to you or
the victim
determine cause of injury or illness.
Determine number of injured or ill.
Determine what additional help may be needed
put on PPE.
If scene is unsafe move to safe distance
,● Forming initial impression. Answer: What's wrong with the person,
are they moving or motionless, are they conscious, is their condition life-
threatening?
● Call First. Answer: under 12 yr old is unconscious, child or infant
suddenly collapses, any cardiac emergency
● Care First. Answer: choking, allergic reactions, severe bleeding
● Gloves. Answer: latex-free
● SAMPLE. Answer: Used to interview a CONSCIOUS person who
needs care
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent medical history
Last intake of food or drink
Events leading to the event
, ● How long should you check for consciousness?. Answer: 5-10
seconds, then begin providing care, call 911, send someone to get AED
and first aid kit
● Medical tags. Answer: necklace or bracelet that states a preexisting
medical condition
● Heart Attack. Answer: when the arteries in the heart are being blocked
by plaque buildup
● Cardiac Arrest. Answer: when the heart stops beating, is beating
irregularly, or insufficiently to provide blood and oxygen to vital organs
● Cardiac Emergencies. Answer: Immediately activate EMS. Every
minute we delay care, a victim's chances of survival decrease by 10%
● If chest doesn't rise, but nose and mouth are sealed correctly and
airway is open.... Answer: something is blocking the airway, begin
compressions, after 30 compressions check the mouth for an object and
conduct finger sweep if you see anything.
● If you are unable or unwilling to provide rescue breaths. Answer: give
compression-only CPR at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute
● Compressions need to be. Answer: 2 inches deep
