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Adult CPR & AED Exam

This exam consists of true or false and multiple choice questions. It's not timed (so don't rush) but all questions and answers are randomized each time (just to make sure you're paying attention).

When you're done you will see your statistics and receive your score - 70% or better to pass. Scroll down to review all of your answers and, depending on your status, re-take the exam or get your certification.

Good luck 🙂

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1. An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

True

False

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2. Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

Shallow compressions

Minimal interruptions

Stopping to check pulse frequently

Slow compression rate

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3. The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

True

False

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4. How many compressions should be given per minute during adult CPR?

60-80

80-100

100-120

120-140

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5. How often should you switch rescuers during two-rescuer CPR?

Every 30 compressions

Every 5 minutes

Every 2 minutes

Only when exhausted

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6. It is safe to use an AED on a person with a pacemaker.

True

False

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7. Which of the following is the first step in the Chain of Survival?

Early CPR

Early Defibrillation

Calling 911

Post-cardiac arrest care

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8. You should check the victim’s pulse every 10 seconds during CPR.

True

False

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9. What is the recommended ventilation rate for rescue breathing in adults?

1 breath every 3-4 seconds

1 breath every 5-6 seconds

1 breath every 10 seconds

1 breath every second

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10. What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

1 inch

At least 2 inches

3 inches

Half an inch

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11. CPR should be stopped if the victim starts breathing normally.

True

False

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12. What is the recommended hand placement for two-rescuer infant CPR?

Two thumbs encircling the chest

Two fingers in the center of the chest

One hand on the chest, one on the head

Palm of one hand

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13. An AED can be used on a wet surface.

True

False

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14. What is the universal sign for choking?

Holding the chest

Clutching the throat

Pointing to the mouth

Waving arms

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15. An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

True

False

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16. Rescue breaths should be given regardless of whether the victim has a pulse.

True

False

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17. CPR should continue uninterrupted until EMS arrives or the victim recovers.

True

False

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18. CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

True

False

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19. What is the universal sign for choking?

Holding the chest

Clutching the throat

Pointing to the mouth

Waving arms

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20. It is safe to use an AED on a person with a pacemaker.

True

False

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21. If an AED is not available, you should wait for help before doing anything.

True

False

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22. Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

Upper chest

Lower half of the breastbone

Left side of the chest

Abdomen

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23. Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

Slow breathing

Coughing

No pulse

Sweating

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24. If someone collapses but is still breathing, what should you do?

Begin CPR

Monitor and place in recovery position

Give rescue breaths

Wait for them to wake up

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25. Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

Carotid

Brachial

Femoral

Radial

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