Adult, Child, & Infant CPR/AED Certification Exam

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Certification Exam: What to Expect

You’ve now completed the required training in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR & AED. This final step—the certification exam—will assess your understanding of key life support principles and your readiness to apply them in real-world situations.

Upon passing, you’ll be eligible to receive an official certification card recognizing your completion of this program. Before starting the exam, please review the format and requirements below.

Exam Overview

  • 50 Questions – Multiple-choice and true/false, covering essential CPR and AED topics.
  • Randomized Questions – Every exam is unique.
  • 60-Minute Time Limit – Complete the exam within one hour.
  • All Questions Required – You must answer every question before submitting.
  • Immediate Feedback – Explanations provided for each response.
  • Passing Score: 75% – Required for certification.
  • Three Attempts – You have up to three consecutive tries before a review break.

What to Keep in Mind

  • Work Solo – No notes, no outside help. Trust yourself!
  • One Sitting – You cannot pause and return later.
  • Tech Check – Ensure a stable internet connection and a fully charged device.
  • Think Clearly – You can review and adjust answers before submitting.
  • Submit with Confidence – Finalize your exam when ready.

What Happens Next?

  • Passed? You are now eligible to purchase your official certification card.
  • Didn’t pass? No worries! You have three consecutive attempts before a review break.

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

Where should AED pads be placed on an infant if pediatric pads are not available?

How deep should chest compressions be for a 12-year-old child?

A pediatric patient in cardiac arrest should receive chest compressions at a rate of 80 compressions per minute.

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

What should you do if the victim is submerged in water and needs an AED?

During pediatric CPR, the compression depth for infants and children is the same as adults.

For a choking infant, back slaps and chest thrusts are recommended instead of abdominal thrusts.

A pediatric patient in cardiac arrest should receive chest compressions at a rate of 80 compressions per minute.

The recommended compression rate for adult CPR is 100-120 per minute.

Where should AED pads be placed on an infant if pediatric pads are not available?

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?

Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

What is the most appropriate action if a child is gasping but has a pulse?

How long should a rescuer check for a pulse before starting chest compressions in an unresponsive child?

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

For a choking infant, back slaps and chest thrusts are recommended instead of abdominal thrusts.

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

If someone collapses, you should first call for emergency help before starting CPR.

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

If a person is gasping but has no pulse, what should you do?

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

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

A pediatric patient in cardiac arrest should receive chest compressions at a rate of 80 compressions per minute.

During pediatric CPR, a child's airway should always be opened using the head tilt-chin lift method unless a spinal injury is suspected.

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

When using an AED, what is the first step?

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

Where should AED pads be placed on an infant if pediatric pads are not available?

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

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

An AED can be used on a wet surface.

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

When using an AED, the rescuer should stand back while the shock is delivered.

For a choking infant, back slaps and chest thrusts are recommended instead of abdominal thrusts.

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

What is the universal sign for choking?

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

During pediatric CPR, a child's airway should always be opened using the head tilt-chin lift method unless a spinal injury is suspected.

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?

Chest compressions should be at least 3 inches deep in adult CPR.

When using an AED, what is the first step?

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

During pediatric CPR, the compression depth for infants and children is the same as adults.

The recommended compression rate for adult CPR is 100-120 per minute.

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

How long should a rescuer check for a pulse before starting chest compressions in an unresponsive child?