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AID/CPR/AED EXAM Questions and
Answers Latest Versions 2025 GRADED
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The rapid, systematic process to detect life-threatening conditions is ________ . - Primary assessment
You are administering abdominal thrusts to a choking and conscious co-worker when she loses
consciousness. You open her airway and attempt to give a ventilation but it does not produce a visible
chest rise. What are the correct next steps?
- Administer chest compressions; check the mouth for any visible obstruction; attempt ventilation
At the scene of a vehicle accident, an officer finds a female victim who appears to be in shock and
suffering from multiple leg fractures. What actions should the officer take?
- 1) Treat the victim's injuries, 2) Monitor the victim's vital signs, 3) Reassure the victim
How long should you feel for a pulse before starting CPR on a child? - NOT At least 10 seconds but
no more than 30
?At least 5 seconds but no more than 10?
A victim has a pulse but is not breathing. What first aid measures should be taken?
- 1) Open the victim's airway with the head-tilt/chin-tilt or jaw thrust maneuver, 2) Begin rescue
breathing, 3) If available, place a pocket mask over the victim's nose and mouth and exhale directly
into the mask valve for one second
When the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) advises "Shock indicated":
- 1) Make sure no one is touching the victim, 2) In a loud, strong voice, call out "Clear!", 3) Press the
Shock button
Where do you check an infant's pulse before starting CPR?
- The brachial artery
Which of the following statements are true of a tourniquet being used for bleeding control? - 1) A
tourniquet should only be used for life-threatening conditions where direct pressure has failed.
2) The time of tourniquet placement and its location on the victim should be noted and reported to the
EMT's.
3) A tourniquet can be made from any material wide enough so as to not cut into the victim's skin.
When treating someone for shock, you should: - 1) Control all external bleeding and treat other
injuries.
2) Maintain the victim's body temperature.
3) Not give them anything to drink as it may lead to vomiting.
,An automated external defibrillator works by stopping the heart so that it can resume a normal rhythm.
- True
How long should you feel for a pulse before starting CPR on an adult? - NOT At least 10 seconds but
no more than 30
What is the compression rate for one-person CPR on a child? - 100 per minute
An officer sees a woman suddenly start to choke while eating dinner. She is conscious and making a
high-pitched noise. What should the officer do? - Ask her if she is choking and administer abdominal
thrusts
What is the correct hand placement for CPR on an adult? - Photo of hands even with the nipple line
What is the purpose of the secondary assessment? - To discover any other injuries
Which of these factors must be kept in mind when performing a secondary assessment?
- 1) Not pressing hard on any known injury
2) Looking for cuts, bruises, and other signs of injury
3) Checking the victim's body in an orderly way
What vital signs should you check during a secondary assessment?
- 1) Pulse Rate and Character
2) Respiration Rate and Character
3) Skin Temperature and Color
4) Temperature
An infant has an obstructed airway and is conscious. An officer gives 5 back blows but the airway
remains obstructed. What should he do next? - NOT Do a finger sweep of the mouth
The "T" in the DOTS of victim secondary assessment stands for: - Tenderness
What is the normal breathing rate for an adult (puberty and older)? - 12 - 20 breaths/minute
The compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-person CPR on an infant is - 30:2
What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-person CPR on an adult? - 30:2
The compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-person CPR on an infant is - 15:2
Drag the assessment on the left to the first responder action on the right.
- Begin Rescue Breathing:
Victim not breathing with pulse
Begin CPR:
Victim not breathing with no pulse
, Complete secondary assessment:
Victim is breathing
Which of these are characteristics of respiration?
- 1) Shallow/Deep; 2) Easy/Labored
Which of the following situations indicate a possible psychological emergency?
- 1) A person is walking through traffic, disoriented, perspiring excessively, and crying; 2) A witness
at a murder scene is unresponsive to your commands
When performing CPR on a child, the compression depth is 2 inches, or approximately - 1/3 chest
depth
Module 3
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating thermal burns?
- 1) Treat for shock
2) Remove the victim from the source of heat
3) Stop the burning process by cooling the affected areas with cool water
At the scene of a traffic collision, a victim is sitting on the curb at the side of the road. The victim is
conscious but his breathing is labored and he appears to be experiencing a lot of pain with each breath.
You do not find any bleeding from the area during your primary assessment. What immediate care
should be given?
- Activate EMS, place the victim in a recovery position on the injured side (if appropriate), treat for
shock, continue to monitor the victim, be prepared for the victim to vomit
You are talking to a victim at a traffic collision who you believe is experiencing internal bleeding.
What are the correct first aid measures?
- 1) Monitor the victim
2) Be prepared in the event the victim vomits
3) Provide care to prevent shock
4) Activate the EMS system
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating electrical burns?
- 1) Treat for shock
2) Shut off the source of the electrical current
3) Loosely apply a sterile dressing to affected areas
4) Look for entry and exit wound
5) Conduct a primary assessment and, if necessary, begin CPR immediately
6) Ensure that the scene is safe to enter
Which of the following are the correct first aid measures for chemicals in the eye? - 1) Thoroughly
flush the affected eye(s) with water
2) Reassure and monitor the victim
3) Allow the patient to remove contact lenses (if applicable)
4) Attempt to identify the chemical and contact poison control
Which of the following will protect the spinal cord from further damage?
AID/CPR/AED EXAM Questions and
Answers Latest Versions 2025 GRADED
A+
The rapid, systematic process to detect life-threatening conditions is ________ . - Primary assessment
You are administering abdominal thrusts to a choking and conscious co-worker when she loses
consciousness. You open her airway and attempt to give a ventilation but it does not produce a visible
chest rise. What are the correct next steps?
- Administer chest compressions; check the mouth for any visible obstruction; attempt ventilation
At the scene of a vehicle accident, an officer finds a female victim who appears to be in shock and
suffering from multiple leg fractures. What actions should the officer take?
- 1) Treat the victim's injuries, 2) Monitor the victim's vital signs, 3) Reassure the victim
How long should you feel for a pulse before starting CPR on a child? - NOT At least 10 seconds but
no more than 30
?At least 5 seconds but no more than 10?
A victim has a pulse but is not breathing. What first aid measures should be taken?
- 1) Open the victim's airway with the head-tilt/chin-tilt or jaw thrust maneuver, 2) Begin rescue
breathing, 3) If available, place a pocket mask over the victim's nose and mouth and exhale directly
into the mask valve for one second
When the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) advises "Shock indicated":
- 1) Make sure no one is touching the victim, 2) In a loud, strong voice, call out "Clear!", 3) Press the
Shock button
Where do you check an infant's pulse before starting CPR?
- The brachial artery
Which of the following statements are true of a tourniquet being used for bleeding control? - 1) A
tourniquet should only be used for life-threatening conditions where direct pressure has failed.
2) The time of tourniquet placement and its location on the victim should be noted and reported to the
EMT's.
3) A tourniquet can be made from any material wide enough so as to not cut into the victim's skin.
When treating someone for shock, you should: - 1) Control all external bleeding and treat other
injuries.
2) Maintain the victim's body temperature.
3) Not give them anything to drink as it may lead to vomiting.
,An automated external defibrillator works by stopping the heart so that it can resume a normal rhythm.
- True
How long should you feel for a pulse before starting CPR on an adult? - NOT At least 10 seconds but
no more than 30
What is the compression rate for one-person CPR on a child? - 100 per minute
An officer sees a woman suddenly start to choke while eating dinner. She is conscious and making a
high-pitched noise. What should the officer do? - Ask her if she is choking and administer abdominal
thrusts
What is the correct hand placement for CPR on an adult? - Photo of hands even with the nipple line
What is the purpose of the secondary assessment? - To discover any other injuries
Which of these factors must be kept in mind when performing a secondary assessment?
- 1) Not pressing hard on any known injury
2) Looking for cuts, bruises, and other signs of injury
3) Checking the victim's body in an orderly way
What vital signs should you check during a secondary assessment?
- 1) Pulse Rate and Character
2) Respiration Rate and Character
3) Skin Temperature and Color
4) Temperature
An infant has an obstructed airway and is conscious. An officer gives 5 back blows but the airway
remains obstructed. What should he do next? - NOT Do a finger sweep of the mouth
The "T" in the DOTS of victim secondary assessment stands for: - Tenderness
What is the normal breathing rate for an adult (puberty and older)? - 12 - 20 breaths/minute
The compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-person CPR on an infant is - 30:2
What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-person CPR on an adult? - 30:2
The compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-person CPR on an infant is - 15:2
Drag the assessment on the left to the first responder action on the right.
- Begin Rescue Breathing:
Victim not breathing with pulse
Begin CPR:
Victim not breathing with no pulse
, Complete secondary assessment:
Victim is breathing
Which of these are characteristics of respiration?
- 1) Shallow/Deep; 2) Easy/Labored
Which of the following situations indicate a possible psychological emergency?
- 1) A person is walking through traffic, disoriented, perspiring excessively, and crying; 2) A witness
at a murder scene is unresponsive to your commands
When performing CPR on a child, the compression depth is 2 inches, or approximately - 1/3 chest
depth
Module 3
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating thermal burns?
- 1) Treat for shock
2) Remove the victim from the source of heat
3) Stop the burning process by cooling the affected areas with cool water
At the scene of a traffic collision, a victim is sitting on the curb at the side of the road. The victim is
conscious but his breathing is labored and he appears to be experiencing a lot of pain with each breath.
You do not find any bleeding from the area during your primary assessment. What immediate care
should be given?
- Activate EMS, place the victim in a recovery position on the injured side (if appropriate), treat for
shock, continue to monitor the victim, be prepared for the victim to vomit
You are talking to a victim at a traffic collision who you believe is experiencing internal bleeding.
What are the correct first aid measures?
- 1) Monitor the victim
2) Be prepared in the event the victim vomits
3) Provide care to prevent shock
4) Activate the EMS system
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating electrical burns?
- 1) Treat for shock
2) Shut off the source of the electrical current
3) Loosely apply a sterile dressing to affected areas
4) Look for entry and exit wound
5) Conduct a primary assessment and, if necessary, begin CPR immediately
6) Ensure that the scene is safe to enter
Which of the following are the correct first aid measures for chemicals in the eye? - 1) Thoroughly
flush the affected eye(s) with water
2) Reassure and monitor the victim
3) Allow the patient to remove contact lenses (if applicable)
4) Attempt to identify the chemical and contact poison control
Which of the following will protect the spinal cord from further damage?
