Basic Life Support: Red Cross Question
and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
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What should be done if an adult becomes unresponsive after choking?
✔✔ Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions, and use an AED as soon as it is available.
What is the proper position for an unresponsive victim who is breathing normally?
✔✔ Place them in the recovery position to keep the airway open and prevent choking.
What should you do if you encounter a victim with severe bleeding?
✔✔ Apply direct pressure to the wound and elevate the injured area if possible.
When should you use an AED on an infant?
✔✔ Use pediatric pads if available; otherwise, use adult pads with proper placement to avoid
injury.
How do you perform CPR on a child with a pulse but no breathing?
✔✔ Give 1 breath every 3 seconds, ensuring that the chest rises with each breath.
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, What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an infant during CPR?
✔✔ At least 1.5 inches (4 cm).
What should you do if a choking victim becomes unresponsive?
✔✔ Begin CPR immediately, starting with chest compressions, and check for the object in the
airway after each set of compressions.
What is the primary goal when performing CPR on a victim in cardiac arrest?
✔✔ To restore blood flow to the brain and other vital organs by performing effective chest
compressions.
How should you assess a victim for a pulse during CPR?
✔✔ Check for the carotid pulse in the neck for no more than 10 seconds.
What is the proper technique for performing CPR on a child under 1 year old?
✔✔ Use two fingers for chest compressions and give gentle rescue breaths.
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and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
What should be done if an adult becomes unresponsive after choking?
✔✔ Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions, and use an AED as soon as it is available.
What is the proper position for an unresponsive victim who is breathing normally?
✔✔ Place them in the recovery position to keep the airway open and prevent choking.
What should you do if you encounter a victim with severe bleeding?
✔✔ Apply direct pressure to the wound and elevate the injured area if possible.
When should you use an AED on an infant?
✔✔ Use pediatric pads if available; otherwise, use adult pads with proper placement to avoid
injury.
How do you perform CPR on a child with a pulse but no breathing?
✔✔ Give 1 breath every 3 seconds, ensuring that the chest rises with each breath.
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, What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an infant during CPR?
✔✔ At least 1.5 inches (4 cm).
What should you do if a choking victim becomes unresponsive?
✔✔ Begin CPR immediately, starting with chest compressions, and check for the object in the
airway after each set of compressions.
What is the primary goal when performing CPR on a victim in cardiac arrest?
✔✔ To restore blood flow to the brain and other vital organs by performing effective chest
compressions.
How should you assess a victim for a pulse during CPR?
✔✔ Check for the carotid pulse in the neck for no more than 10 seconds.
What is the proper technique for performing CPR on a child under 1 year old?
✔✔ Use two fingers for chest compressions and give gentle rescue breaths.
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