Washington First Aid & CPR Certification Exam Practice
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Certification Bodies in Washington:
• American Heart Association (AHA) — BLS, Heartsaver
• American Red Cross — First Aid/CPR/AED
• American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)
• National Safety Council (NSC)
Typical Exam Content:
• Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
• AED Use
• Choking Relief
• First Aid Basics
• Medical Emergencies
• Injury Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Legal & Ethical Considerations
Section 1: CPR Fundamentals (Q1–Q20)
Q1. What is the first action you should take when you encounter an
unresponsive adult?
A. Begin chest compressions immediately
,B. Check for responsiveness and breathing
C. Call 911
D. Give two rescue breaths
Answer: B
Rationale: The first step is to check for responsiveness (tap and shout)
and check for breathing (no more than 10 seconds). Then activate
emergency response and begin CPR.
Q2. What is the correct compression rate for adult CPR?
A. 60–80 compressions per minute
B. 80–100 compressions per minute
C. 100–120 compressions per minute
D. 120–140 compressions per minute
Answer: C
Rationale: AHA guidelines recommend a compression rate of 100–120
compressions per minute for all ages.
Q3. What is the correct compression depth for an adult during CPR?
A. At least 1 inch
B. At least 1.5 inches
C. At least 2 inches
D. At least 3 inches
Answer: C
Rationale: Adult compression depth is at least 2 inches (5 cm) but not
more than 2.4 inches (6 cm).
Q4. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR
(single rescuer)?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
,C. 5:1
D. 10:1
Answer: B
Rationale: The compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR is 30:2 (30
compressions to 2 breaths) for single or two rescuers.
Q5. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for child CPR
(single rescuer)?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. 10:1
Answer: B
Rationale: For child CPR with a single rescuer, use 30:2. For two rescuers,
use 15:2.
Q6. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for infant
CPR (two rescuers)?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. 10:1
Answer: A
Rationale: For infant CPR with two rescuers, use 15:2. For a single
rescuer, use 30:2.
Q7. What is the correct compression depth for a child during CPR?
A. At least 1 inch
B. At least 2 inches (about 1/3 the depth of the chest)
C. At least 3 inches
D. At least 4 inches
, Answer: B
Rationale: Child compression depth is at least 2 inches (5 cm), or about
one-third the depth of the chest.
Q8. What is the correct compression depth for an infant during CPR?
A. At least 1 inch
B. At least 1.5 inches (about 1/3 the depth of the chest)
C. At least 2 inches
D. At least 3 inches
Answer: B
Rationale: Infant compression depth is at least 1.5 inches (4 cm), or about
one-third the depth of the chest.
Q9. Where should you place your hands for adult chest
compressions?
A. Upper third of the sternum
B. Lower half of the sternum (center of the chest)
C. Left side of the chest
D. Right side of the chest
Answer: B
Rationale: Place the heel of one hand on the lower half of the sternum
(center of the chest), with the other hand on top.
Q10. Where should you place your hands for infant chest
compressions?
A. Two fingers on the lower half of the sternum
B. One hand on the upper chest
C. Two hands on the lower chest
D. One finger on the center of the chest
Answer: A
Rationale: For infants, use two fingers (or two thumbs with encircling
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationale 2026 Q&A| Instant Download Pdf
Certification Bodies in Washington:
• American Heart Association (AHA) — BLS, Heartsaver
• American Red Cross — First Aid/CPR/AED
• American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)
• National Safety Council (NSC)
Typical Exam Content:
• Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
• AED Use
• Choking Relief
• First Aid Basics
• Medical Emergencies
• Injury Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Legal & Ethical Considerations
Section 1: CPR Fundamentals (Q1–Q20)
Q1. What is the first action you should take when you encounter an
unresponsive adult?
A. Begin chest compressions immediately
,B. Check for responsiveness and breathing
C. Call 911
D. Give two rescue breaths
Answer: B
Rationale: The first step is to check for responsiveness (tap and shout)
and check for breathing (no more than 10 seconds). Then activate
emergency response and begin CPR.
Q2. What is the correct compression rate for adult CPR?
A. 60–80 compressions per minute
B. 80–100 compressions per minute
C. 100–120 compressions per minute
D. 120–140 compressions per minute
Answer: C
Rationale: AHA guidelines recommend a compression rate of 100–120
compressions per minute for all ages.
Q3. What is the correct compression depth for an adult during CPR?
A. At least 1 inch
B. At least 1.5 inches
C. At least 2 inches
D. At least 3 inches
Answer: C
Rationale: Adult compression depth is at least 2 inches (5 cm) but not
more than 2.4 inches (6 cm).
Q4. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR
(single rescuer)?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
,C. 5:1
D. 10:1
Answer: B
Rationale: The compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR is 30:2 (30
compressions to 2 breaths) for single or two rescuers.
Q5. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for child CPR
(single rescuer)?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. 10:1
Answer: B
Rationale: For child CPR with a single rescuer, use 30:2. For two rescuers,
use 15:2.
Q6. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for infant
CPR (two rescuers)?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. 10:1
Answer: A
Rationale: For infant CPR with two rescuers, use 15:2. For a single
rescuer, use 30:2.
Q7. What is the correct compression depth for a child during CPR?
A. At least 1 inch
B. At least 2 inches (about 1/3 the depth of the chest)
C. At least 3 inches
D. At least 4 inches
, Answer: B
Rationale: Child compression depth is at least 2 inches (5 cm), or about
one-third the depth of the chest.
Q8. What is the correct compression depth for an infant during CPR?
A. At least 1 inch
B. At least 1.5 inches (about 1/3 the depth of the chest)
C. At least 2 inches
D. At least 3 inches
Answer: B
Rationale: Infant compression depth is at least 1.5 inches (4 cm), or about
one-third the depth of the chest.
Q9. Where should you place your hands for adult chest
compressions?
A. Upper third of the sternum
B. Lower half of the sternum (center of the chest)
C. Left side of the chest
D. Right side of the chest
Answer: B
Rationale: Place the heel of one hand on the lower half of the sternum
(center of the chest), with the other hand on top.
Q10. Where should you place your hands for infant chest
compressions?
A. Two fingers on the lower half of the sternum
B. One hand on the upper chest
C. Two hands on the lower chest
D. One finger on the center of the chest
Answer: A
Rationale: For infants, use two fingers (or two thumbs with encircling
