The American Red Cross CPR (Verified
Questions and Answers) 2025/2026
Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations - correct answers
Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick? - correct
answersCheck the scene for safety.
Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe? - correct
answersForm an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
Q3: When interviewing the person to find out more information, it is important to ask
specific questions. The mnemonic SAM should be used to help you remember to ask
those questions. Which of the following are topics covered by SAM? Select all that
apply. - correct answers- Medications and medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
Q4: Joe knows based on Nick's answers during the interview and by what he observes
that he should complete a focused check where on Nick? - correct answersRight arm
and elbow.
Module 2: Adult CPR and AED - correct answers
Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers - correct answers
Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers - correct
answersUnresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
Q2: If your check of the person leads you to suspect that they are in cardiac arrest,
which of the following actions are the correct actions you should take in the correct
order of taking them? - correct answersCall or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an
AED and first aid kit, Begin CPR; Use an AED
Q3: High-quality chest compression? - correct answers- Compression rate of 100 to 120
per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
Q4: What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult? -
correct answersHeel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top;
fingers interlaced and up and off the chest
, Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the correct compression depth
to use? - correct answersAt least 2 inches
Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open the
airway to which of the following positions? - correct answerspast-neutral
Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what is the
best action to take? - correct answersgive continuous chest compressions
Q8: When placing AED pads on an adult, you should use which of the following
preferred pad placements? - correct answersOne pad on the upper right side of the
chest and the other on the lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
Q9: When using an AED, what is very important to do while the AED is analyzing? -
correct answersClear everyone from touching the person
Q10: After the shock is delivered (if advised), you should continue giving CPR until
which of the following? Select 6 answers. - correct answers- You notice an obvious sign
of life, like breathing.
- Another trained responder is available to take over compressions.
- You are alone and too tired to continue.
- EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
- The scene becomes unsafe.
- The AED prompts you to analyze again.
Q11: If more than one responder is available and trained in CPR, when should the
responders switch? Select 3 answers. - correct answersWhen the original responder is
tiring
After every five cycles of CPR
About every 2 minutes
Module 2 Questions - correct answers
Q1: Paula is unresponsive and not breathing. She does not show any signs of life-
threatening bleeding. What should Gary do first? - correct answerstell someone to call
9-1-1 and another person to grab the AED.
Q2: As Gary gives compressions, how should he maintain his body position to ensure
he continues to give effective compressions? - correct answersHis shoulders should
remain directly over his hands with his arms straight and elbows locked, so he can use
his body weight to help compress the chest.
Q3: After Gary gives 30 chest compressions, what is the best next step? - correct
answersGary gives 2 breaths after giving 30 chest compressions
Questions and Answers) 2025/2026
Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations - correct answers
Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick? - correct
answersCheck the scene for safety.
Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe? - correct
answersForm an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
Q3: When interviewing the person to find out more information, it is important to ask
specific questions. The mnemonic SAM should be used to help you remember to ask
those questions. Which of the following are topics covered by SAM? Select all that
apply. - correct answers- Medications and medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
Q4: Joe knows based on Nick's answers during the interview and by what he observes
that he should complete a focused check where on Nick? - correct answersRight arm
and elbow.
Module 2: Adult CPR and AED - correct answers
Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers - correct answers
Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers - correct
answersUnresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
Q2: If your check of the person leads you to suspect that they are in cardiac arrest,
which of the following actions are the correct actions you should take in the correct
order of taking them? - correct answersCall or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an
AED and first aid kit, Begin CPR; Use an AED
Q3: High-quality chest compression? - correct answers- Compression rate of 100 to 120
per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
Q4: What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult? -
correct answersHeel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top;
fingers interlaced and up and off the chest
, Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the correct compression depth
to use? - correct answersAt least 2 inches
Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open the
airway to which of the following positions? - correct answerspast-neutral
Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what is the
best action to take? - correct answersgive continuous chest compressions
Q8: When placing AED pads on an adult, you should use which of the following
preferred pad placements? - correct answersOne pad on the upper right side of the
chest and the other on the lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
Q9: When using an AED, what is very important to do while the AED is analyzing? -
correct answersClear everyone from touching the person
Q10: After the shock is delivered (if advised), you should continue giving CPR until
which of the following? Select 6 answers. - correct answers- You notice an obvious sign
of life, like breathing.
- Another trained responder is available to take over compressions.
- You are alone and too tired to continue.
- EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
- The scene becomes unsafe.
- The AED prompts you to analyze again.
Q11: If more than one responder is available and trained in CPR, when should the
responders switch? Select 3 answers. - correct answersWhen the original responder is
tiring
After every five cycles of CPR
About every 2 minutes
Module 2 Questions - correct answers
Q1: Paula is unresponsive and not breathing. She does not show any signs of life-
threatening bleeding. What should Gary do first? - correct answerstell someone to call
9-1-1 and another person to grab the AED.
Q2: As Gary gives compressions, how should he maintain his body position to ensure
he continues to give effective compressions? - correct answersHis shoulders should
remain directly over his hands with his arms straight and elbows locked, so he can use
his body weight to help compress the chest.
Q3: After Gary gives 30 chest compressions, what is the best next step? - correct
answersGary gives 2 breaths after giving 30 chest compressions
