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