American Red Cross CPR Quiz 2025 –
Practice Test with Correct Answers and
Key Life-Saving Skills
Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations
Quiz Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick?
Ans: Check the scene for safety.
Quiz Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe?
Ans: Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
Quiz 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.
Ans: - Medications and medical conditions
,- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
Quiz 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?
Ans: Right arm and elbow.
Quiz Module 2: Adult CPR and AED
Ans:
Quiz Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers
Ans:
Quiz Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers
Ans: Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
Quiz 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?
, Ans: Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and first aid kit, Begin CPR; Use an AED
Quiz Q3: High-quality chest compression?
Ans: - Compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
Quiz Q4: What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult?
Ans: Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top; fingers interlaced
and up and off the chest
Quiz Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the correct compression depth to
use?
Ans: At least 2 inches
Quiz Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open the
airway to which of the following positions?
Ans: past-neutral
Quiz Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what is the
best action to take?
Practice Test with Correct Answers and
Key Life-Saving Skills
Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations
Quiz Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick?
Ans: Check the scene for safety.
Quiz Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe?
Ans: Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
Quiz 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.
Ans: - Medications and medical conditions
,- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
Quiz 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?
Ans: Right arm and elbow.
Quiz Module 2: Adult CPR and AED
Ans:
Quiz Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers
Ans:
Quiz Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers
Ans: Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
Quiz 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?
, Ans: Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and first aid kit, Begin CPR; Use an AED
Quiz Q3: High-quality chest compression?
Ans: - Compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
Quiz Q4: What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult?
Ans: Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top; fingers interlaced
and up and off the chest
Quiz Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the correct compression depth to
use?
Ans: At least 2 inches
Quiz Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open the
airway to which of the following positions?
Ans: past-neutral
Quiz Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what is the
best action to take?
