AHA Written Exam Questions & Answers
1.When should a rescuer ensure the scene is safe?
ANS When the rescuer first sees a potential victim
2.As soon as an AED becomes available, what is the first step the
rescuer perform ?
ANS Turn on the AED
3.After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should
ANS Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compression
4.You should check the pulse for no longer than
ANS 10 seconds
5.After identifying a unresponsive victim with no breathing and no pulse
chest compressions should start within
ANS 10 seconds
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, 6.What type of victim needs CPR
ANS Unresponsive, no normal breathing, absent/in- adequate pulse
7.Where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on
an adult
ANS Lower half of the breastbone
8.The depth of compression for an adult victim should be at least
ANS 2 inches
9.Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR
ANS To create blood flow during compressions
10.What is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions
for victims of all ages is
ANS At least 100 compressions per minute
11.Compression to ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR is
ANS 30:2
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1.When should a rescuer ensure the scene is safe?
ANS When the rescuer first sees a potential victim
2.As soon as an AED becomes available, what is the first step the
rescuer perform ?
ANS Turn on the AED
3.After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should
ANS Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compression
4.You should check the pulse for no longer than
ANS 10 seconds
5.After identifying a unresponsive victim with no breathing and no pulse
chest compressions should start within
ANS 10 seconds
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, 6.What type of victim needs CPR
ANS Unresponsive, no normal breathing, absent/in- adequate pulse
7.Where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on
an adult
ANS Lower half of the breastbone
8.The depth of compression for an adult victim should be at least
ANS 2 inches
9.Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR
ANS To create blood flow during compressions
10.What is the recommended rate for performing chest compressions
for victims of all ages is
ANS At least 100 compressions per minute
11.Compression to ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR is
ANS 30:2
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