American Red Cross CPR-Adult, Child,
and Infant Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
How often should rescuers switch roles in two-rescuer CPR?
✔✔ About every two minutes to prevent fatigue.
What is the first thing you should do if you witness a cardiac arrest?
✔✔ Call 911 and get an AED if available.
What should you do if you are alone and find an unresponsive infant?
✔✔ Give five sets of CPR cycles before calling 911.
How can you minimize interruptions during CPR?
✔✔ Perform high-quality compressions and only pause briefly for rescue breaths and AED use.
What should you do if an adult suddenly collapses and is gasping for air?
✔✔ Begin CPR immediately, as gasping is not normal breathing.
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, What is the purpose of high-quality CPR?
✔✔ To maintain circulation and oxygen delivery to the brain and heart.
When should you stop CPR?
✔✔ When the person starts breathing, an AED advises stopping, or professional help arrives.
What should you do if an infant is breathing but unresponsive?
✔✔ Place them in the recovery position and monitor closely.
How do you protect yourself from disease transmission during CPR?
✔✔ Use personal protective equipment like gloves and a breathing barrier.
What is the best way to ensure effective chest compressions?
✔✔ Push hard and fast, allowing full chest recoil after each compression.
What is the first step in checking an unresponsive adult?
✔✔ Ensure the scene is safe before checking for responsiveness.
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and Infant Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
How often should rescuers switch roles in two-rescuer CPR?
✔✔ About every two minutes to prevent fatigue.
What is the first thing you should do if you witness a cardiac arrest?
✔✔ Call 911 and get an AED if available.
What should you do if you are alone and find an unresponsive infant?
✔✔ Give five sets of CPR cycles before calling 911.
How can you minimize interruptions during CPR?
✔✔ Perform high-quality compressions and only pause briefly for rescue breaths and AED use.
What should you do if an adult suddenly collapses and is gasping for air?
✔✔ Begin CPR immediately, as gasping is not normal breathing.
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, What is the purpose of high-quality CPR?
✔✔ To maintain circulation and oxygen delivery to the brain and heart.
When should you stop CPR?
✔✔ When the person starts breathing, an AED advises stopping, or professional help arrives.
What should you do if an infant is breathing but unresponsive?
✔✔ Place them in the recovery position and monitor closely.
How do you protect yourself from disease transmission during CPR?
✔✔ Use personal protective equipment like gloves and a breathing barrier.
What is the best way to ensure effective chest compressions?
✔✔ Push hard and fast, allowing full chest recoil after each compression.
What is the first step in checking an unresponsive adult?
✔✔ Ensure the scene is safe before checking for responsiveness.
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