American Red Cross CPR-Adult Exam |A
Level| Mock Questions and Answers|
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If a patient becomes responsive during CPR, what should you do?
Monitor their condition and keep them calm until help arrives.
What is the most important factor in determining the effectiveness of CPR?
High-quality chest compressions that are consistent and at the correct depth.
What should you do if you are alone and find an unresponsive adult?
Call 911 before starting CPR.
In adult CPR, how long should you check for breathing before beginning chest compressions?
No more than 10 seconds.
If a choking adult loses consciousness, what is your immediate action?
Call for help and begin CPR while checking for the obstruction.
What is the purpose of using the AED during a cardiac arrest?
To analyze the heart rhythm and deliver a shock if indicated.
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, If a victim of cardiac arrest is found in a public place, what should you do regarding bystanders?
Ask someone to call 911 and bring an AED while you begin CPR.
During CPR, what is the correct way to give rescue breaths?
Seal your lips around the victim’s mouth and deliver 1 breath every 5-6 seconds.
If a patient has a known heart condition and complains of sudden chest pain, what should you do
first?
Call for emergency medical help immediately.
When assessing a responsive adult, which technique is most effective for checking
responsiveness?
Tap their shoulder and shout, "Are you okay?"
If a victim of cardiac arrest is unresponsive and not breathing, what is your first action?
Call 911 and begin CPR.
What is the correct depth for chest compressions in adult CPR?
At least 2 inches deep but no more than 2.4 inches.
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Level| Mock Questions and Answers|
Answered 100%
If a patient becomes responsive during CPR, what should you do?
Monitor their condition and keep them calm until help arrives.
What is the most important factor in determining the effectiveness of CPR?
High-quality chest compressions that are consistent and at the correct depth.
What should you do if you are alone and find an unresponsive adult?
Call 911 before starting CPR.
In adult CPR, how long should you check for breathing before beginning chest compressions?
No more than 10 seconds.
If a choking adult loses consciousness, what is your immediate action?
Call for help and begin CPR while checking for the obstruction.
What is the purpose of using the AED during a cardiac arrest?
To analyze the heart rhythm and deliver a shock if indicated.
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, If a victim of cardiac arrest is found in a public place, what should you do regarding bystanders?
Ask someone to call 911 and bring an AED while you begin CPR.
During CPR, what is the correct way to give rescue breaths?
Seal your lips around the victim’s mouth and deliver 1 breath every 5-6 seconds.
If a patient has a known heart condition and complains of sudden chest pain, what should you do
first?
Call for emergency medical help immediately.
When assessing a responsive adult, which technique is most effective for checking
responsiveness?
Tap their shoulder and shout, "Are you okay?"
If a victim of cardiac arrest is unresponsive and not breathing, what is your first action?
Call 911 and begin CPR.
What is the correct depth for chest compressions in adult CPR?
At least 2 inches deep but no more than 2.4 inches.
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