The American Red Cross CPR Quiz Answers
1. : Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations
2. Check the scene for safety.: Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he
approaches Nick?
3. Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.: Q2: What
should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe?
4. - Medications and medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies: 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.
5. Right arm and elbow.: 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?
6. : Module 2: Adult CPR and AED
7. : Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers
8. Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping: Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest?
Select 2 answers
9. Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and first aid kit, Begin
CPR; Use an AED: 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?
10. - Compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal: Q3: High-quality chest
compression?
11. Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top;
fingers interlaced and up and off the chest: Q4: What is the correct hand position
when giving chest compressions to an adult?
12. At least 2 inches: Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the
correct compression depth to use?
13. past-neutral: Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift
technique to open the airway to which of the following positions?
14. give continuous chest compressions: Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for
any reason to give breaths during CPR, what is the best action to take?
15. 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: Q8: When placing AED
pads on an adult, you should use which of the following preferred pad placements?
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16. Clear everyone from touching the person: Q9: When using an AED, what is
very important to do while the AED is analyzing?
17. - You notice an obvious sign of life, like breathing.
- Another trained responder is available to take over compressions.
- You are alone and too tired to continue.
- EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
- The scene becomes unsafe.
- The AED prompts you to analyze again.: Q10: After the shock is delivered (if
advised), you should continue giving CPR until which of the following? Select 6
answers.
18. When the original responder is tiring
After every five cycles of CPR
About every 2 minutes: Q11: If more than one responder is available and trained
in CPR, when should the responders switch? Select 3 answers.
19. : Module 2 Questions
20. tell someone to call 9-1-1 and another person to grab the AED.: Q1: Paula
is unresponsive and not breathing. She does not show any signs of life-threatening
bleeding. What should Gary do first?
21. His shoulders should remain directly over his hands with his arms straight
and elbows locked, so he can use his body weight to help compress the
chest.: Q2: As Gary gives compressions, how should he maintain his body position
to ensure he continues to give effective compressions?
22. Gary gives 2 breaths after giving 30 chest compressions: Q3: After Gary
gives 30 chest compressions, what is the best next step?
23. One pad on the upper right side of Paula's chest; one pad on the lower left
side of Paula's chest: Q4: Gary has set up the AED and bared Paula's chest when
prompted. How should he place the AED pads on Paula's chest?
24. Immediately resume CPR: Q5: After delivering the shock, what should Gary do
next?
25. Skip pre-assessment: Module 3: Choking
26. - The person looks surprised.
- The person is making high-pitched squeaking noises
- The person is coughing.: Check your knowledge: Q1: Signs that indicate a person
is choking may include which of the following? Select 3 answers.
27. Encourage them to keep coughing: Check your knowledge: Q2: What should
you do if a choking person is coughing forcefully?
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1. : Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations
2. Check the scene for safety.: Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he
approaches Nick?
3. Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.: Q2: What
should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe?
4. - Medications and medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies: 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.
5. Right arm and elbow.: 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?
6. : Module 2: Adult CPR and AED
7. : Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers
8. Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping: Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest?
Select 2 answers
9. Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and first aid kit, Begin
CPR; Use an AED: 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?
10. - Compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal: Q3: High-quality chest
compression?
11. Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top;
fingers interlaced and up and off the chest: Q4: What is the correct hand position
when giving chest compressions to an adult?
12. At least 2 inches: Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the
correct compression depth to use?
13. past-neutral: Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift
technique to open the airway to which of the following positions?
14. give continuous chest compressions: Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for
any reason to give breaths during CPR, what is the best action to take?
15. 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: Q8: When placing AED
pads on an adult, you should use which of the following preferred pad placements?
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16. Clear everyone from touching the person: Q9: When using an AED, what is
very important to do while the AED is analyzing?
17. - You notice an obvious sign of life, like breathing.
- Another trained responder is available to take over compressions.
- You are alone and too tired to continue.
- EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
- The scene becomes unsafe.
- The AED prompts you to analyze again.: Q10: After the shock is delivered (if
advised), you should continue giving CPR until which of the following? Select 6
answers.
18. When the original responder is tiring
After every five cycles of CPR
About every 2 minutes: Q11: If more than one responder is available and trained
in CPR, when should the responders switch? Select 3 answers.
19. : Module 2 Questions
20. tell someone to call 9-1-1 and another person to grab the AED.: Q1: Paula
is unresponsive and not breathing. She does not show any signs of life-threatening
bleeding. What should Gary do first?
21. His shoulders should remain directly over his hands with his arms straight
and elbows locked, so he can use his body weight to help compress the
chest.: Q2: As Gary gives compressions, how should he maintain his body position
to ensure he continues to give effective compressions?
22. Gary gives 2 breaths after giving 30 chest compressions: Q3: After Gary
gives 30 chest compressions, what is the best next step?
23. One pad on the upper right side of Paula's chest; one pad on the lower left
side of Paula's chest: Q4: Gary has set up the AED and bared Paula's chest when
prompted. How should he place the AED pads on Paula's chest?
24. Immediately resume CPR: Q5: After delivering the shock, what should Gary do
next?
25. Skip pre-assessment: Module 3: Choking
26. - The person looks surprised.
- The person is making high-pitched squeaking noises
- The person is coughing.: Check your knowledge: Q1: Signs that indicate a person
is choking may include which of the following? Select 3 answers.
27. Encourage them to keep coughing: Check your knowledge: Q2: What should
you do if a choking person is coughing forcefully?
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