Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Exam
Questions and Answers 100% PASS
What is A Cardiac Emergency?—ANSWER--A cardiac emergency is a life threatening. It
can happen to a victim of any age, on land or in water. The care for a cardiac emergency
is CPR and using an AED. By following the chain of cardiac survival the victim will have a
greater change of survival.
What is the cardiac chain of survival—ANSWER--~Early recognition and early access to
the emergency medical services (EMS) system.
*The sooner someone calls 9-1-1 or the local emergency number, the sooner EMS
personnel will arrive and take over.
~Early CPR.
*CPR helps supply oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. This helps keep the victim
alive until an AED is used or more advanced medical care is provided.
~Early defibrillation.
*An electrical shock, called defibrillation, may help restore an effective heart rhythm.
Defibrillation is delivered using an AED.
~Early advanced medical care.
,*EMS personnel provide more advanced medical care and transport the victim to a
hospital.
For each minute CPR and defibrillation are delayed, the victim's chance for survival is
reduced by about 10 percent.
For each minute CPR and Defibrillation are delayed the chance of survival decreases by
how much.—ANSWER--For each minute CPR and defibrillation are delayed, the victim's
chance for survival is reduced by about 10 percent.
When the muscle of the heart suffers a loss of oxygenated blood what does this result
in—ANSWER--Myocardial infraction (MI) or heart attack
Causes of heart attack—ANSWER--Heart attacks usually result from cardiovascular
disease. Other common causes
of heart attack include respiratory distress, electrocution and traumatic injury. The most
common conditions caused by cardiovascular disease include coronary heart disease
(also known as coronary artery disease) and stroke.
~Recognizing a heart attack—ANSWER--~Chest discomfort or pain that is severe, lasts
longer than 3 to 5 minutes, goes away and comes back, or persists even during rest
~Discomfort, pressure or pain that is persistent and ranges from discomfort to an
unbearable crushing sensation in the center of the chest, possibly spreading to the
shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, stomach or back, and usually not relieved by resting, changing
position or taking medication
~Pain that comes and goes (such as angina pectoris)
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
, ~Difficulty breathing, such as at a faster rate than normal or noisy breathing n Pale or
ashen skin, especially around the face
~Sweating, especially on the face
~Dizziness or light-headedness
~Nausea or vomiting
~Fatigue, lightheadedness or loss of consciousness
**Some people show no signs at all. Women may experience different pain than men.
Women most often have a sharp sudden paint short lived pain outside the breast
bone**
When a lady is having a heart attack what symptoms are the most likely to have—
ANSWER--Women are somewhat more likely to experience some of the other warning
signs, such as shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, back or jaw pain and
unexplained fatigue or malaise
What should you do when caring for a heart attack—ANSWER--~Take immediate action
and summon EMS personnel.
~Have the victim stop any activity and rest in a comfortable position.
~Loosen tight or uncomfortable clothing. ~Closely monitor the victim until EMS
personnel take over. Note any changes in the victim's appearance or behavior.
~Comfort the victim.
~Assist the victim with prescribed medication, such as nitroglycerin or aspirin,
Questions and Answers 100% PASS
What is A Cardiac Emergency?—ANSWER--A cardiac emergency is a life threatening. It
can happen to a victim of any age, on land or in water. The care for a cardiac emergency
is CPR and using an AED. By following the chain of cardiac survival the victim will have a
greater change of survival.
What is the cardiac chain of survival—ANSWER--~Early recognition and early access to
the emergency medical services (EMS) system.
*The sooner someone calls 9-1-1 or the local emergency number, the sooner EMS
personnel will arrive and take over.
~Early CPR.
*CPR helps supply oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. This helps keep the victim
alive until an AED is used or more advanced medical care is provided.
~Early defibrillation.
*An electrical shock, called defibrillation, may help restore an effective heart rhythm.
Defibrillation is delivered using an AED.
~Early advanced medical care.
,*EMS personnel provide more advanced medical care and transport the victim to a
hospital.
For each minute CPR and defibrillation are delayed, the victim's chance for survival is
reduced by about 10 percent.
For each minute CPR and Defibrillation are delayed the chance of survival decreases by
how much.—ANSWER--For each minute CPR and defibrillation are delayed, the victim's
chance for survival is reduced by about 10 percent.
When the muscle of the heart suffers a loss of oxygenated blood what does this result
in—ANSWER--Myocardial infraction (MI) or heart attack
Causes of heart attack—ANSWER--Heart attacks usually result from cardiovascular
disease. Other common causes
of heart attack include respiratory distress, electrocution and traumatic injury. The most
common conditions caused by cardiovascular disease include coronary heart disease
(also known as coronary artery disease) and stroke.
~Recognizing a heart attack—ANSWER--~Chest discomfort or pain that is severe, lasts
longer than 3 to 5 minutes, goes away and comes back, or persists even during rest
~Discomfort, pressure or pain that is persistent and ranges from discomfort to an
unbearable crushing sensation in the center of the chest, possibly spreading to the
shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, stomach or back, and usually not relieved by resting, changing
position or taking medication
~Pain that comes and goes (such as angina pectoris)
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
, ~Difficulty breathing, such as at a faster rate than normal or noisy breathing n Pale or
ashen skin, especially around the face
~Sweating, especially on the face
~Dizziness or light-headedness
~Nausea or vomiting
~Fatigue, lightheadedness or loss of consciousness
**Some people show no signs at all. Women may experience different pain than men.
Women most often have a sharp sudden paint short lived pain outside the breast
bone**
When a lady is having a heart attack what symptoms are the most likely to have—
ANSWER--Women are somewhat more likely to experience some of the other warning
signs, such as shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, back or jaw pain and
unexplained fatigue or malaise
What should you do when caring for a heart attack—ANSWER--~Take immediate action
and summon EMS personnel.
~Have the victim stop any activity and rest in a comfortable position.
~Loosen tight or uncomfortable clothing. ~Closely monitor the victim until EMS
personnel take over. Note any changes in the victim's appearance or behavior.
~Comfort the victim.
~Assist the victim with prescribed medication, such as nitroglycerin or aspirin,
