AHA written exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
When should a rescuer ensure the scene is safe? - ANSWER✔✔-When the rescuer first sees a
potential victim
As soon as an AED becomes available, what is the first step the rescuer perform ? - ANSWER✔✔-
Turn on the AED
After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should - ANSWER✔✔-Immediately restart CPR,
beginning with chest compression
You should check the pulse for no longer than - ANSWER✔✔-10 seconds
After identifying a unresponsive victim with no breathing and no pulse chest compressions should
start within - ANSWER✔✔-10 seconds
What type of victim needs CPR - ANSWER✔✔-Unresponsive, no normal breathing,
absent/inadequate pulse
Where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on an adult - ANSWER✔✔-
Lower half of the breastbone
The depth of compression for an adult victim should be at least - ANSWER✔✔-2 inches
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Answers
When should a rescuer ensure the scene is safe? - ANSWER✔✔-When the rescuer first sees a
potential victim
As soon as an AED becomes available, what is the first step the rescuer perform ? - ANSWER✔✔-
Turn on the AED
After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should - ANSWER✔✔-Immediately restart CPR,
beginning with chest compression
You should check the pulse for no longer than - ANSWER✔✔-10 seconds
After identifying a unresponsive victim with no breathing and no pulse chest compressions should
start within - ANSWER✔✔-10 seconds
What type of victim needs CPR - ANSWER✔✔-Unresponsive, no normal breathing,
absent/inadequate pulse
Where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on an adult - ANSWER✔✔-
Lower half of the breastbone
The depth of compression for an adult victim should be at least - ANSWER✔✔-2 inches
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