Heartsaver Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
What are the correct rate and depth for providing compressions during high-quality
adult CPR to improve survival?
Correct Answer
Rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and depth of at least 2 inches
Question 2
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
Question 3
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
Question 4
Why should you wear personal protective equipment?
Correct Answer
To protect yourself from bloodborne diseases
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, Question 5
How do you protect an amputated body part?
Correct Answer
Place it in a watertight plastic bag inside another container with ice or ice and water
Question 6
What is a sign that an infant is not responding to the tap and shout?
Correct Answer
The infant does nothing
Question 7
How far should you push down when giving chest compressions to a child who needs
CPR?
Correct Answer
About 2 inches
Question 8
What is the next step when giving first aid to someone who has been bitten by a
spider, after you've ensured scene safety and put on personal protective equipment?
Correct Answer
Wash the area with running water and soap
Question 9
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
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Answers
Question 1
What are the correct rate and depth for providing compressions during high-quality
adult CPR to improve survival?
Correct Answer
Rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and depth of at least 2 inches
Question 2
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
Question 3
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
Question 4
Why should you wear personal protective equipment?
Correct Answer
To protect yourself from bloodborne diseases
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, Question 5
How do you protect an amputated body part?
Correct Answer
Place it in a watertight plastic bag inside another container with ice or ice and water
Question 6
What is a sign that an infant is not responding to the tap and shout?
Correct Answer
The infant does nothing
Question 7
How far should you push down when giving chest compressions to a child who needs
CPR?
Correct Answer
About 2 inches
Question 8
What is the next step when giving first aid to someone who has been bitten by a
spider, after you've ensured scene safety and put on personal protective equipment?
Correct Answer
Wash the area with running water and soap
Question 9
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
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