CPR AED Test 1 Questions and Answers
1. A person is exhibiting the universal sign of choking if he or she: - ANS-is grasping the
throat.
2. An unresponsive person should be placed in what position when CPR is needed? -
ANS-Faceup on a firm, flat surface
3. Care for a person who is unconscious and has a blocked airway includes: - ANS-Both a
and b
4. Continue CPR until you are replaced by a trained person or the scene becomes unsafe.
(True/False) - ANS-True
5. CPR is used for people: - ANS-whose heart has stopped beating
6. Effective chest compressions: - ANS-all of the above
7. How long should you check for breathing in an unresponsive person before giving chest
compressions? - ANS-5 to 10 seconds
8. Once you have turned on the AED, you should: - ANS-apply the pads and allow the
AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
9. Push hard and fast' refers to which part of CPR? - ANS-Chest compressions
10.Signs of choking that indicate a need to provide care include: - ANS-victim is unable to
breathe or talk.
11.The 'chain of survival' is a term used to describe the actions required to give a casualty
in cardiac arrest the best chance of survival. Which of these best describes the chain of
survival? - ANS-Early access to help, Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early
advanced care
12.The pads used to deliver the electrical shock to the heart can be placed over clothing.
(True/False) - ANS-False
13.To activate the EMS: - ANS-call 9-1-1
14.To care for an alert choking adult or child: - ANS-give abdominal thrusts until the
object is removed.
15.What does the term CPR stand for? - ANS-cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
16.What is the RAB-CAB procedure? - ANS-all of the above
17.When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon
as possible.
18.(True/False) - ANS-True
19.When an adult is unconscious - ANS-always call 911 first and ask someone to get an
AED
20.When giving CPR ____________________. - ANS-Both a and b
21.When preparing an AED for use, the first thing you should do is ________________. -
ANS-turn on the AED
22.Where should you position your hand to give abdominal thrusts for a conscious choking
victim? - ANS-in the middle of the abdomen just above the belly button
1. A person is exhibiting the universal sign of choking if he or she: - ANS-is grasping the
throat.
2. An unresponsive person should be placed in what position when CPR is needed? -
ANS-Faceup on a firm, flat surface
3. Care for a person who is unconscious and has a blocked airway includes: - ANS-Both a
and b
4. Continue CPR until you are replaced by a trained person or the scene becomes unsafe.
(True/False) - ANS-True
5. CPR is used for people: - ANS-whose heart has stopped beating
6. Effective chest compressions: - ANS-all of the above
7. How long should you check for breathing in an unresponsive person before giving chest
compressions? - ANS-5 to 10 seconds
8. Once you have turned on the AED, you should: - ANS-apply the pads and allow the
AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
9. Push hard and fast' refers to which part of CPR? - ANS-Chest compressions
10.Signs of choking that indicate a need to provide care include: - ANS-victim is unable to
breathe or talk.
11.The 'chain of survival' is a term used to describe the actions required to give a casualty
in cardiac arrest the best chance of survival. Which of these best describes the chain of
survival? - ANS-Early access to help, Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early
advanced care
12.The pads used to deliver the electrical shock to the heart can be placed over clothing.
(True/False) - ANS-False
13.To activate the EMS: - ANS-call 9-1-1
14.To care for an alert choking adult or child: - ANS-give abdominal thrusts until the
object is removed.
15.What does the term CPR stand for? - ANS-cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
16.What is the RAB-CAB procedure? - ANS-all of the above
17.When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon
as possible.
18.(True/False) - ANS-True
19.When an adult is unconscious - ANS-always call 911 first and ask someone to get an
AED
20.When giving CPR ____________________. - ANS-Both a and b
21.When preparing an AED for use, the first thing you should do is ________________. -
ANS-turn on the AED
22.Where should you position your hand to give abdominal thrusts for a conscious choking
victim? - ANS-in the middle of the abdomen just above the belly button
