NASM CPR-ASTI FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS. 2025/2025

NASM CPR-ASTI FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS. 2025/2025




QUESTION: CPR Compressions revive most victims. - ANSWER-False




QUESTION: Chest compressions on an infant victim are done __________. - ANSWER-With 2 fingers




QUESTION: If a choking victim becomes unresponsive immediately being the steps of CPR - ANSWER-
True

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) should only be used by trained emergency technicians -
ANSWER-False




QUESTION: When giving chest compressions you want to make sure the victim is on a hard flat surface -
ANSWER-True




QUESTION: An unconscious adult victim is gasping for breath and having difficulty breathing. The scene
is safe and help has been called. Next you should ________. - ANSWER-Immediately begin the steps of
CPR

,QUESTION: A Cycle of CPR is _______. - ANSWER-30 compressions / 2 breaths at a rate of at least 100
compressions per minute




QUESTION: The universal sign for choking is slapping your thigh - ANSWER-False




QUESTION: The Heimlich maneuver should be used only on _______. - ANSWER-Conscious choking
adult or child victim with a completely blocked airway




QUESTION: If the first shock from the AED does not rescue the victim push the shock button 3 more
times. - ANSWER-False




QUESTION: Proper placement of the hands for chest compressions on Adults and Children is _________.
- ANSWER-The center of the sternum (center of nipples)




QUESTION: If you come upon a scene that is unsafe, you should still try to rescue the victim even if it
means risking your own well-being. - ANSWER-False




QUESTION: Cardiac arrest is a heart rhythm problem while a heart attack is a clot/blockage - ANSWER-
True




QUESTION: For conventional Adult CPR you should give ________ chest compressions followed by two
rescue breaths. - ANSWER-30

, QUESTION: You can perform CPR without providing rescue breaths - ANSWER-True




QUESTION: Chest compressions are done with the heel of the hand in the center of the sternum for
adults and children. - ANSWER-True




QUESTION: If a victim is choking and coughing give abdominal thrusts/Heimlich maneuver - ANSWER-
False




QUESTION: Adult chest compressions should be done at a depth of at least 2 inches - ANSWER-True




QUESTION: What is the proper rate of compressions for adult/child/infant victims? - ANSWER-100-120
compressions per minute




QUESTION: Chest compressions on a victim should be performed at 80 compressions per minute. -
ANSWER-False




QUESTION: Only trained medical professionals should perform CPR. - ANSWER-False




QUESTION: When an AED becomes available stop compressions and immediately begin using the device
- ANSWER-True