The American Red Cross CPR Questions With Answers
Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick? - Answer- Check the scene for safety.
Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe? - Answer- Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
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. - Answer- - Medications and medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
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? - Answer- Right arm and elbow.
Module 2: Adult CPR and AED - Answer- Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers - Answer- Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers - Answer- Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
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? - Answer- Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and
first aid kit, Begin CPR; Use an AED
Q3: High-quality chest compression? - Answer- - Compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
Q4: What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult? - Answer- Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top; fingers
interlaced and up and off the chest
Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the correct compression depth
to use? - Answer- At least 2 inches Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open the airway to which of the following positions? - Answer- past-neutral
Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what is the
best action to take? - Answer- give continuous chest compressions
Q8: When placing AED pads on an adult, you should use which of the following preferred pad placements? - Answer- One pad on the upper right side of the chest and the other on the lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
Q9: When using an AED, what is very important to do while the AED is analyzing? - Answer- Clear everyone from touching the person
Q10: After the shock is delivered (if advised), you should continue giving CPR until which of the following? Select 6 answers. - Answer- - You notice an obvious sign of life, like breathing.
- Another trained responder is available to take over compressions.
- You are alone and too tired to continue.
- EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
- The scene becomes unsafe.
- The AED prompts you to analyze again.
Q11: If more than one responder is available and trained in CPR, when should the responders switch? Select 3 answers. - Answer- When the original responder is tiring
After every five cycles of CPR
About every 2 minutes
Module 2 Questions - Answer- Q1: Paula is unresponsive and not breathing. She does not show any signs of life-
threatening bleeding. What should Gary do first? - Answer- tell someone to call 9-1-1 and another person to grab the AED.
Q2: As Gary gives compressions, how should he maintain his body position to ensure he continues to give effective compressions? - Answer- His shoulders should remain directly over his hands with his arms straight and elbows locked, so he can use his body
weight to help compress the chest.
Q3: After Gary gives 30 chest compressions, what is the best next step? - Answer- Gary
gives 2 breaths after giving 30 chest compressions
Q4: Gary has set up the AED and bared Paula's chest when prompted. How should he place the AED pads on Paula's chest? - Answer- One pad on the upper right side of Paula's chest; one pad on the lower left side of Paula's chest
Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick? - Answer- Check the scene for safety.
Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe? - Answer- Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
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. - Answer- - Medications and medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
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? - Answer- Right arm and elbow.
Module 2: Adult CPR and AED - Answer- Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers - Answer- Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers - Answer- Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
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? - Answer- Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and
first aid kit, Begin CPR; Use an AED
Q3: High-quality chest compression? - Answer- - Compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
Q4: What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult? - Answer- Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top; fingers
interlaced and up and off the chest
Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the correct compression depth
to use? - Answer- At least 2 inches Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open the airway to which of the following positions? - Answer- past-neutral
Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what is the
best action to take? - Answer- give continuous chest compressions
Q8: When placing AED pads on an adult, you should use which of the following preferred pad placements? - Answer- One pad on the upper right side of the chest and the other on the lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
Q9: When using an AED, what is very important to do while the AED is analyzing? - Answer- Clear everyone from touching the person
Q10: After the shock is delivered (if advised), you should continue giving CPR until which of the following? Select 6 answers. - Answer- - You notice an obvious sign of life, like breathing.
- Another trained responder is available to take over compressions.
- You are alone and too tired to continue.
- EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
- The scene becomes unsafe.
- The AED prompts you to analyze again.
Q11: If more than one responder is available and trained in CPR, when should the responders switch? Select 3 answers. - Answer- When the original responder is tiring
After every five cycles of CPR
About every 2 minutes
Module 2 Questions - Answer- Q1: Paula is unresponsive and not breathing. She does not show any signs of life-
threatening bleeding. What should Gary do first? - Answer- tell someone to call 9-1-1 and another person to grab the AED.
Q2: As Gary gives compressions, how should he maintain his body position to ensure he continues to give effective compressions? - Answer- His shoulders should remain directly over his hands with his arms straight and elbows locked, so he can use his body
weight to help compress the chest.
Q3: After Gary gives 30 chest compressions, what is the best next step? - Answer- Gary
gives 2 breaths after giving 30 chest compressions
Q4: Gary has set up the AED and bared Paula's chest when prompted. How should he place the AED pads on Paula's chest? - Answer- One pad on the upper right side of Paula's chest; one pad on the lower left side of Paula's chest
