CPR TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
You are performing CPR on an 8 month old infant and an AED arrives. How would you
apply the pads on the infant? - Answer-One on the center of the chest and the other on
the center of the back
You are in a restaurant when you see a man standing at the side of his table looking
panicked. He appears to be gagging but not making any sounds. The scene is safe so
you move toward the person. What is the first thing you should do? - Answer-Ask if he is
choking to see if he can respond verbally
Why is shock so dangerous? - Answer-Shock will eventually cause the person to lose
their breathing and pulse if not treated.
After CPR has been started, when would it be appropriate to stop?
- When the scene becomes unsafe for the rescuer
- When an equally trained or more advanced trained rescuer takes over for you
- When the victim begins to move and breathe normally
- All of the above - Answer-All of the above
When using an alcohol-based hand gel to disinfect your hands, what is one important
step? - Answer-Rub all around your hands and fingers, and cover all surface areas
The scene is safe, you've turned on the AED and it prompts you to attach the pads.
Choose the best answer for correct pad placement on a 10 year old child cardiac arrest
victim. - Answer-Place one pad on upper right side of chest and the other pad on the
lower left side of the chest
What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a small child? -
Answer-We may use one hand instead of two in order to compress the small child's
chest
You find an infant in a safe environment who is not moving and not breathing normally.
What would be the correct course of action? - Answer-Call 911 and begin infant CPR
Which symptom is not consistent with cardiac-related chest pain? - Answer-Drooping
face when smiling
Why is it important to practice "Universal Precautions" in the workplace? - Answer-
Universal Precautions is the method for preventing infection from disease and ensuring
safety while providing medical care
What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a small child? -
Answer-Use one hand instead of 2 on a child's chest
COMPLETE ANSWERS
You are performing CPR on an 8 month old infant and an AED arrives. How would you
apply the pads on the infant? - Answer-One on the center of the chest and the other on
the center of the back
You are in a restaurant when you see a man standing at the side of his table looking
panicked. He appears to be gagging but not making any sounds. The scene is safe so
you move toward the person. What is the first thing you should do? - Answer-Ask if he is
choking to see if he can respond verbally
Why is shock so dangerous? - Answer-Shock will eventually cause the person to lose
their breathing and pulse if not treated.
After CPR has been started, when would it be appropriate to stop?
- When the scene becomes unsafe for the rescuer
- When an equally trained or more advanced trained rescuer takes over for you
- When the victim begins to move and breathe normally
- All of the above - Answer-All of the above
When using an alcohol-based hand gel to disinfect your hands, what is one important
step? - Answer-Rub all around your hands and fingers, and cover all surface areas
The scene is safe, you've turned on the AED and it prompts you to attach the pads.
Choose the best answer for correct pad placement on a 10 year old child cardiac arrest
victim. - Answer-Place one pad on upper right side of chest and the other pad on the
lower left side of the chest
What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a small child? -
Answer-We may use one hand instead of two in order to compress the small child's
chest
You find an infant in a safe environment who is not moving and not breathing normally.
What would be the correct course of action? - Answer-Call 911 and begin infant CPR
Which symptom is not consistent with cardiac-related chest pain? - Answer-Drooping
face when smiling
Why is it important to practice "Universal Precautions" in the workplace? - Answer-
Universal Precautions is the method for preventing infection from disease and ensuring
safety while providing medical care
What's the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a small child? -
Answer-Use one hand instead of 2 on a child's chest
