CPR Test: American Heart Association
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is
being accomplished? - Correct answer-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical
technician, rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step
for using it? - Correct answer-Turn on the AED
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects
ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED? - Correct
answer-Follow the AED prompts
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been
submerged in water? - Correct answer-Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe
the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a
bag-mask device? - Correct answer-Observing the chest rise with breaths
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
, What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
Correct answer-30:2 (30 compressions to 2 breaths)
What is a consideraton when you are using an AED? - Correct answer-On a hairy
chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe,
a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby
help, and activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins
performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the
resuscitation attempt.
What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? -
Correct answer-2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the
AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? - Correct answer-Alternating the
compressor role every 2 minutes
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the
resuscitation attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate
element of team dynamics listed. - Correct answer-Knowing your limitations
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is
being accomplished? - Correct answer-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical
technician, rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step
for using it? - Correct answer-Turn on the AED
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects
ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED? - Correct
answer-Follow the AED prompts
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been
submerged in water? - Correct answer-Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe
the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a
bag-mask device? - Correct answer-Observing the chest rise with breaths
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
, What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
Correct answer-30:2 (30 compressions to 2 breaths)
What is a consideraton when you are using an AED? - Correct answer-On a hairy
chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe,
a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby
help, and activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins
performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the
resuscitation attempt.
What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? -
Correct answer-2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the
AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? - Correct answer-Alternating the
compressor role every 2 minutes
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the
resuscitation attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate
element of team dynamics listed. - Correct answer-Knowing your limitations
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
