AHA CPR Instructor Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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Why is it important to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR?
A. To conserve the rescuer’s energy
B. To prevent rib fractures
✔✔C. To maintain blood circulation to the brain and heart
D. To allow the victim to rest between compressions
What is the first thing you should do when you find someone unresponsive?
A. Start chest compressions immediately
B. Call a family member for help
✔✔C. Check for responsiveness and normal breathing
D. Give the person water
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult victim?
A. About 1 inch deep
B. No deeper than 1.5 inches
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,✔✔C. At least 2 inches deep
D. As deep as possible
What is the recommended chest compression rate per minute during CPR?
A. 60 to 80 compressions
B. 80 to 100 compressions
✔✔C. 100 to 120 compressions
D. 140 to 160 compressions
What should you do if a person collapses and is unresponsive with no normal breathing?
A. Shake them aggressively to wake them up
B. Wait a few minutes to see if they wake up
✔✔C. Start CPR immediately and call for help
D. Give them water and see if they recover
Why is allowing full chest recoil important during CPR?
A. It helps the rescuer take a break
B. It prevents damage to the ribs
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, ✔✔C. It improves blood return to the heart
D. It helps keep the airway open
What action should be taken if a victim is gasping but unresponsive?
A. Wait until the gasping stops before beginning CPR
B. Treat gasping as a sign of normal breathing
✔✔C. Start CPR immediately
D. Roll the victim onto their side
How can a rescuer ensure effective chest compressions?
A. Press softly to avoid breaking ribs
B. Compress at a slow and steady pace
✔✔C. Push hard and fast, allowing full chest recoil
D. Stop every 30 seconds to check for a pulse
When should an AED be used during CPR?
A. After 5 minutes of chest compressions
B. Only if the person starts to move
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Why is it important to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR?
A. To conserve the rescuer’s energy
B. To prevent rib fractures
✔✔C. To maintain blood circulation to the brain and heart
D. To allow the victim to rest between compressions
What is the first thing you should do when you find someone unresponsive?
A. Start chest compressions immediately
B. Call a family member for help
✔✔C. Check for responsiveness and normal breathing
D. Give the person water
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult victim?
A. About 1 inch deep
B. No deeper than 1.5 inches
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,✔✔C. At least 2 inches deep
D. As deep as possible
What is the recommended chest compression rate per minute during CPR?
A. 60 to 80 compressions
B. 80 to 100 compressions
✔✔C. 100 to 120 compressions
D. 140 to 160 compressions
What should you do if a person collapses and is unresponsive with no normal breathing?
A. Shake them aggressively to wake them up
B. Wait a few minutes to see if they wake up
✔✔C. Start CPR immediately and call for help
D. Give them water and see if they recover
Why is allowing full chest recoil important during CPR?
A. It helps the rescuer take a break
B. It prevents damage to the ribs
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, ✔✔C. It improves blood return to the heart
D. It helps keep the airway open
What action should be taken if a victim is gasping but unresponsive?
A. Wait until the gasping stops before beginning CPR
B. Treat gasping as a sign of normal breathing
✔✔C. Start CPR immediately
D. Roll the victim onto their side
How can a rescuer ensure effective chest compressions?
A. Press softly to avoid breaking ribs
B. Compress at a slow and steady pace
✔✔C. Push hard and fast, allowing full chest recoil
D. Stop every 30 seconds to check for a pulse
When should an AED be used during CPR?
A. After 5 minutes of chest compressions
B. Only if the person starts to move
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