American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, And AED (2 LATEST VERSIONS) EXAM
NEWEST 2026 (GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
It is important to follow the Cardiac Chain of Survival is because: - ANSWER-Following the
links helps improve the person's chance of survival
You are with a person who is responsive and showing signs and symptoms of a life-
threatening condition, but he/she does not give you consent to provide care. What should
you do? - ANSWER-Do not give care
Describe at least 3 characteristics of effective chest compressions - ANSWER-1. Allow
complete chest recoil
2. Push hard and fast
3. Rate of at least 30 compressions per minute
When you give care to an adult or a child (who is able to stand) who is responsive and
choking, where should you position your fist to give abdominal thrusts? - ANSWER-In the
middle of the abdomen, just above the naval.
List 4 situations that are medical emergencies for which you should call 9-1-1 - ANSWER-1.
Any person about 12 years or older who is unresponsive.
2. A child or an infant whom you witnessed suddenly collapse.
3. An unresponsive child or infant known to have heart problems.
4. Severe bleeding
,When to give CPR to a child: - ANSWER-Compress the chest straight down and fast, at a rate
of 100-120 compressions per minute and give chest compressions that are smooth and
regular.
You are going to give CPR to an adult, child or infant and your first rescue breath does not
cause the chest to rise. What do you do? - ANSWER-Re-tilt the head to ensure (make sure)
that the airway is properly opened and ensure that the nose and mouth are properly sealed
before giving the second rescue breath.
If the AED at any time (during first, second, third or whatever analysis) the AED analyzes and
says no shock advised, you should: - ANSWER-Resume (start again) CPR until the AED
reanalyzes or you find and obvious sign of life
When preparing the AED (getting it ready) for use, what is the FIRST thing you should do? -
ANSWER-Turn on AED
What should you do BEFORE the AED analyzes the heart rhythm? - ANSWER-Ensure (make
sure) that no one is touching the person
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or
defibullating? - ANSWER-You might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm
properly and you or someone else can be injured by the shock.
, List at least 3 common causes of sudden cardiac arrest in children. - ANSWER-1. Breathing
Emergency
2. Drowning
3. Truama
If you are wearing latex-free disposable gloves, you should: - ANSWER-1. Avoid touching
other surfaces unnecessarily while you are wearing gloves.
2. Change gloves after providing care for one person and before providing care for the next.
3. Wash your hands after removing gloves.
Which of the following statements about cardiac arrest is true? - ANSWER-A person who is
in cardiac arrest is not responsive, not breathing, and has no heartbeat.
Which of the following statements about heart attack is true? - ANSWER-Heart attack occurs
when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked.
What should you do first before conducting a head-to-toe check on a responsive person who
is complaining of a leg injury? - ANSWER-Conducting a head to toe check
A child or adult is choking on a piece of hard candy. He is coughing forcefully. What should
you do? - ANSWER-Stay with him and encourage him to continue coughing
When giving CPR an adult, how many hands do you use and where do you place them? -
ANSWER-Two hands on the lower half of the breastbone
NEWEST 2026 (GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
It is important to follow the Cardiac Chain of Survival is because: - ANSWER-Following the
links helps improve the person's chance of survival
You are with a person who is responsive and showing signs and symptoms of a life-
threatening condition, but he/she does not give you consent to provide care. What should
you do? - ANSWER-Do not give care
Describe at least 3 characteristics of effective chest compressions - ANSWER-1. Allow
complete chest recoil
2. Push hard and fast
3. Rate of at least 30 compressions per minute
When you give care to an adult or a child (who is able to stand) who is responsive and
choking, where should you position your fist to give abdominal thrusts? - ANSWER-In the
middle of the abdomen, just above the naval.
List 4 situations that are medical emergencies for which you should call 9-1-1 - ANSWER-1.
Any person about 12 years or older who is unresponsive.
2. A child or an infant whom you witnessed suddenly collapse.
3. An unresponsive child or infant known to have heart problems.
4. Severe bleeding
,When to give CPR to a child: - ANSWER-Compress the chest straight down and fast, at a rate
of 100-120 compressions per minute and give chest compressions that are smooth and
regular.
You are going to give CPR to an adult, child or infant and your first rescue breath does not
cause the chest to rise. What do you do? - ANSWER-Re-tilt the head to ensure (make sure)
that the airway is properly opened and ensure that the nose and mouth are properly sealed
before giving the second rescue breath.
If the AED at any time (during first, second, third or whatever analysis) the AED analyzes and
says no shock advised, you should: - ANSWER-Resume (start again) CPR until the AED
reanalyzes or you find and obvious sign of life
When preparing the AED (getting it ready) for use, what is the FIRST thing you should do? -
ANSWER-Turn on AED
What should you do BEFORE the AED analyzes the heart rhythm? - ANSWER-Ensure (make
sure) that no one is touching the person
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or
defibullating? - ANSWER-You might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm
properly and you or someone else can be injured by the shock.
, List at least 3 common causes of sudden cardiac arrest in children. - ANSWER-1. Breathing
Emergency
2. Drowning
3. Truama
If you are wearing latex-free disposable gloves, you should: - ANSWER-1. Avoid touching
other surfaces unnecessarily while you are wearing gloves.
2. Change gloves after providing care for one person and before providing care for the next.
3. Wash your hands after removing gloves.
Which of the following statements about cardiac arrest is true? - ANSWER-A person who is
in cardiac arrest is not responsive, not breathing, and has no heartbeat.
Which of the following statements about heart attack is true? - ANSWER-Heart attack occurs
when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked.
What should you do first before conducting a head-to-toe check on a responsive person who
is complaining of a leg injury? - ANSWER-Conducting a head to toe check
A child or adult is choking on a piece of hard candy. He is coughing forcefully. What should
you do? - ANSWER-Stay with him and encourage him to continue coughing
When giving CPR an adult, how many hands do you use and where do you place them? -
ANSWER-Two hands on the lower half of the breastbone
