American Red Cross CPR Exam Questions with Verified Answers Latest Update 2025 Already Passed
2 years - Answers American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid course completion certificates are valid for
how long?
Blood
Abnormal complexion
Unconscious
Fire
Downed powerline - Answers Name some unusual sights.
Unconscious
Clutching at their throat
Clutching at chest
Convulsions
Slurred speech
Profuse sweat - Answers Name some unusual behaviors.
Stronger than normal
Unrecognizable - Answers Name two unusual odors.
Screaming
Impaired breathing
Loud crashes/thuds - Answers Name some unusual noises.
Protects you against claims of negligence as long as you act in a reasonable and prudent way. - Answers
Define the Good Samaritan Law.
Do not accept anything in return for your service
Do not move the victim unless their life is in more immediate danger as is
Get consent - Answers Name three things that can remove you from the Good Samaritan Law.
Breathing barrier
Gloves - Answers Name two precautions you could take to protect yourself from disease transmission
when giving care.
, Call
Check
Care - Answers Name and define the three emergency action steps (hint: Three C's).
Always call first unless it's a potential drowning scenario and you're the only responder. - Answers
Define the difference between Call First and Care First.
Unconscious
Breathing problems
Severe external bleeding
Seizure - Answers What are four types of injuries and illnesses that would be considered potentially life
threatening? (things you would call 911 for):
12 - Answers According to the American Red Cross... For the purpose of FIRST AID care, an "adult" is
defined as someone how old and older?
1-8 years old and 55 pounds or less - Answers According to the American Red Cross... For use of
pediatric AED equipment, a CHILD is someone between what ages, or weighing less than how many
pounds or less?
Less than 1 - Answers According to the American Red Cross... For the purpose of AED, an "INFANT" is
defined as someone who is less than what age?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation - Answers One way to remember what to check for on an unconscious victim is to use the
acronym "ABC". What does ABC stand for when providing care?
Shock - Answers A condition in where the circulatory system fails to deliver enough blood to all parts of
the body and body systems and organs begin to fail
Tier 1
Last thing ate or drank?
What happened?
Any medication?
Any allergies?
Any medical conditions?
2 years - Answers American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid course completion certificates are valid for
how long?
Blood
Abnormal complexion
Unconscious
Fire
Downed powerline - Answers Name some unusual sights.
Unconscious
Clutching at their throat
Clutching at chest
Convulsions
Slurred speech
Profuse sweat - Answers Name some unusual behaviors.
Stronger than normal
Unrecognizable - Answers Name two unusual odors.
Screaming
Impaired breathing
Loud crashes/thuds - Answers Name some unusual noises.
Protects you against claims of negligence as long as you act in a reasonable and prudent way. - Answers
Define the Good Samaritan Law.
Do not accept anything in return for your service
Do not move the victim unless their life is in more immediate danger as is
Get consent - Answers Name three things that can remove you from the Good Samaritan Law.
Breathing barrier
Gloves - Answers Name two precautions you could take to protect yourself from disease transmission
when giving care.
, Call
Check
Care - Answers Name and define the three emergency action steps (hint: Three C's).
Always call first unless it's a potential drowning scenario and you're the only responder. - Answers
Define the difference between Call First and Care First.
Unconscious
Breathing problems
Severe external bleeding
Seizure - Answers What are four types of injuries and illnesses that would be considered potentially life
threatening? (things you would call 911 for):
12 - Answers According to the American Red Cross... For the purpose of FIRST AID care, an "adult" is
defined as someone how old and older?
1-8 years old and 55 pounds or less - Answers According to the American Red Cross... For use of
pediatric AED equipment, a CHILD is someone between what ages, or weighing less than how many
pounds or less?
Less than 1 - Answers According to the American Red Cross... For the purpose of AED, an "INFANT" is
defined as someone who is less than what age?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation - Answers One way to remember what to check for on an unconscious victim is to use the
acronym "ABC". What does ABC stand for when providing care?
Shock - Answers A condition in where the circulatory system fails to deliver enough blood to all parts of
the body and body systems and organs begin to fail
Tier 1
Last thing ate or drank?
What happened?
Any medication?
Any allergies?
Any medical conditions?
