AHA CPR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed. - Answer-Knowing your limitations
A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a
second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR.
You notice the person giving chest compressions in not allowing for complete chest
recoil. What is your next course of action? - Answer-Tell the compressor you notice
decreased chest recoil
A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a
second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR.
When should rescuers switch position during CPR? - Answer-About every 2 minutes
An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to
make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.
The infant becomes unresponsive. Which action do you perform to relive choking in an
unresponsive infant? - Answer-Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing
object before you give each breath
A 9-year-old has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately
begins performing high quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to
assist in the resuscitation attempt.
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? - Answer-Alternating the compressor role every 2
minutes
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - Answer-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
What should you do if you need to use and AED on someone who has been submerged
in water? - Answer-Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
A 9-year-old has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately
begins performing high quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to
assist in the resuscitation attempt.
ANSWERS
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed. - Answer-Knowing your limitations
A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a
second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR.
You notice the person giving chest compressions in not allowing for complete chest
recoil. What is your next course of action? - Answer-Tell the compressor you notice
decreased chest recoil
A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a
second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR.
When should rescuers switch position during CPR? - Answer-About every 2 minutes
An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to
make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.
The infant becomes unresponsive. Which action do you perform to relive choking in an
unresponsive infant? - Answer-Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing
object before you give each breath
A 9-year-old has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately
begins performing high quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to
assist in the resuscitation attempt.
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? - Answer-Alternating the compressor role every 2
minutes
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - Answer-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
What should you do if you need to use and AED on someone who has been submerged
in water? - Answer-Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
A 9-year-old has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately
begins performing high quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to
assist in the resuscitation attempt.
