American Red Cross CPR Exam Review (Latest 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
American Red Cross CPR Exam Review
(Latest 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified
Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: When using an AED, what is very important to do while the AED is analyzing?
Answer:
Clear everyone from touching the person
Q: 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.
Q: 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
Q: 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.
Q: 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.
Q: After Gary gives 30 chest compressions, what is the best next step?
Answer:
Gary gives 2 breaths after giving 30 chest compressions
Q: 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
Q: After delivering the shock, what should Gary do next?
Answer:
Immediately resume CPR
Choking
Q: Check your knowledge: Signs that indicate a person is choking may include which of the
following? Select 3 answers.
Answer:
- The person looks surprised.
- The person is making high-pitched squeaking noises
- The person is coughing.
Q: Check your knowledge: What should you do if a choking person is coughing forcefully?
Answer:
Encourage them to keep coughing