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HEARTSAVER EXAM | COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS
You are performing CPR on a child when another person arrives with the AED. You
notice that the AED does not have child pads. What should you do? - correct-
answer-Use the adult pads, making sure they do not touch each other
What should you do if you are alone after giving 5 sets of 30 compressions and 2
breaths when performing CPR on an uninjured infant? - correct-answer-Carry the
infant with you to phone 9-1-1
How do you perform chest compressions on an infant? - correct-answer-Use 2
fingers to push straight down at least one third the depth of the chest, or about 12
inches,
at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute
What is the correct position for giving abdominal thrusts if a child is choking and is
still responding? - correct-answer-Get behind the choking child and put a fist just
above his belly button
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You are feeding your infant in a high chair. You briefly walk away to get him
something to drink. When you return, you notice that his eyes are wide and he
has excessive drooling and a silent cry. What is the next best step if, after giving 5
back slaps and 5 chest thrusts, the infant's airway is still blocked? - correct-
answer-Repeat back slaps and chest thrusts until the infant can breathe or stops
responding
What should you do if someone is confused and needs first aid? - correct-answer-
Assume the person would want help
What should you do if someone with an injury or illness at work refuses care? -
correct-answer-Phone 9-1-1 and stay with the person until advanced help arrives
Why should you wear personal protective equipment? - correct-answer-To
protect yourself from bloodborne diseases
How long should you rub the surfaces of your hands together during
handwashing? - correct-answer-At least 20 seconds
You are running on a track at a local school. You come across a woman who has
fallen and is bleeding from a cut on her leg. Why is it important to properly
HEARTSAVER EXAM | COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS
You are performing CPR on a child when another person arrives with the AED. You
notice that the AED does not have child pads. What should you do? - correct-
answer-Use the adult pads, making sure they do not touch each other
What should you do if you are alone after giving 5 sets of 30 compressions and 2
breaths when performing CPR on an uninjured infant? - correct-answer-Carry the
infant with you to phone 9-1-1
How do you perform chest compressions on an infant? - correct-answer-Use 2
fingers to push straight down at least one third the depth of the chest, or about 12
inches,
at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute
What is the correct position for giving abdominal thrusts if a child is choking and is
still responding? - correct-answer-Get behind the choking child and put a fist just
above his belly button
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You are feeding your infant in a high chair. You briefly walk away to get him
something to drink. When you return, you notice that his eyes are wide and he
has excessive drooling and a silent cry. What is the next best step if, after giving 5
back slaps and 5 chest thrusts, the infant's airway is still blocked? - correct-
answer-Repeat back slaps and chest thrusts until the infant can breathe or stops
responding
What should you do if someone is confused and needs first aid? - correct-answer-
Assume the person would want help
What should you do if someone with an injury or illness at work refuses care? -
correct-answer-Phone 9-1-1 and stay with the person until advanced help arrives
Why should you wear personal protective equipment? - correct-answer-To
protect yourself from bloodborne diseases
How long should you rub the surfaces of your hands together during
handwashing? - correct-answer-At least 20 seconds
You are running on a track at a local school. You come across a woman who has
fallen and is bleeding from a cut on her leg. Why is it important to properly
