CPR/AED CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP EXAM 2025-2026
GUARANTEED PASS WITH ELABORATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Adult Chain of Survival
1. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
2. Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with an emphasis on chest compressions
3. Rapid defibrillation
4. Effective advanced life support
5. Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
Paediatric Chain of Survival
1. Prevention of arrest
2. Early high-quality bystander CPR
3. Rapid activation of the EMS (or other emergency response) system
4. Effective advanced life support (including rapid stabilization and transport to definitive
care and rehabilitation)
5. Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
BLS Sequence of Steps (CAB)
Chest Compressions
,Airway
Breathing
Pulse Check
If the victim is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping, healthcare providers may
take up to 10 seconds to attempt to feel for a pulse (brachial in an infant and carotid or
femoral in a child).
If within 10 seconds you don't feel a pulse or are not sure if you feel a pulse, begin chest
compressions.
AED
Automated External Defibrillator
Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction
Choking
High-Quality CPR
- Start compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest.
- Push hard, push fast: Compress at a rate of at least 100/min with a depth of at least 2 inches
(5 cm) for adults, approximately 2 inchest (5 cm) for children, and approximately 1 1/2
inches (4 cm) for infants.
- Allow complete chest recoil after each compression.
- Minimize interruptions in compressions (try to limit interruptions to <10 seconds).
, - Give effective breaths that make the chest rise.
- Avoid excessive ventilation.
When do you start chest compressions?
Within 10 seconds of cardiac arrest.
Compression Rate
At least 100/min
Compression Depth (For Adults)
At least 2 inches (5 cm)
Compression Depth (For Children)
Approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
Compression Depth (For Infants)
Approximately 1 1/2 inches (4 cm)
What should you do after each chest compression?
Allow complete chest recoil
Interruptions in Compressions
GUARANTEED PASS WITH ELABORATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Adult Chain of Survival
1. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
2. Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with an emphasis on chest compressions
3. Rapid defibrillation
4. Effective advanced life support
5. Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
Paediatric Chain of Survival
1. Prevention of arrest
2. Early high-quality bystander CPR
3. Rapid activation of the EMS (or other emergency response) system
4. Effective advanced life support (including rapid stabilization and transport to definitive
care and rehabilitation)
5. Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
BLS Sequence of Steps (CAB)
Chest Compressions
,Airway
Breathing
Pulse Check
If the victim is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping, healthcare providers may
take up to 10 seconds to attempt to feel for a pulse (brachial in an infant and carotid or
femoral in a child).
If within 10 seconds you don't feel a pulse or are not sure if you feel a pulse, begin chest
compressions.
AED
Automated External Defibrillator
Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction
Choking
High-Quality CPR
- Start compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest.
- Push hard, push fast: Compress at a rate of at least 100/min with a depth of at least 2 inches
(5 cm) for adults, approximately 2 inchest (5 cm) for children, and approximately 1 1/2
inches (4 cm) for infants.
- Allow complete chest recoil after each compression.
- Minimize interruptions in compressions (try to limit interruptions to <10 seconds).
, - Give effective breaths that make the chest rise.
- Avoid excessive ventilation.
When do you start chest compressions?
Within 10 seconds of cardiac arrest.
Compression Rate
At least 100/min
Compression Depth (For Adults)
At least 2 inches (5 cm)
Compression Depth (For Children)
Approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
Compression Depth (For Infants)
Approximately 1 1/2 inches (4 cm)
What should you do after each chest compression?
Allow complete chest recoil
Interruptions in Compressions
