Adult, Child, & Infant CPR/AED Certification Exam

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You’ve completed the Adult, Child, & Infant CPR/AED Course, equipping yourself with the knowledge to perform CPR and use an AED across all age groups. Now, it’s time to take the next step and complete your certification exam.

This exam isn’t about memorization—it’s about proving you’re prepared to act in an emergency. Before you start, here’s what you need to know:

Exam Overview:

✅ 50 Questions – A combination of multiple-choice and true/false, covering essential CPR and AED topics for all ages.
✅ Every Exam is Unique – Questions are randomized for a fresh experience each time.
✅ 60-Minute Time Limit – No countdown timer, but you must complete the exam within one hour.
✅ All Questions Required – You must answer every question before submitting.
✅ Immediate Feedback – Each response includes an explanation, reinforcing key concepts.
✅ 75% Passing Score – Required to earn your Official Adult, Child, & Infant CPR/AED Certification.
✅ Three Attempts – You’ll have up to 3 consecutive tries before taking a review break.

What to Keep in Mind:

Work Solo – This is your exam—no notes, no outside help, just what you’ve learned. Trust yourself!
One Sitting – Plan to complete it in one session. There’s no option to pause and return later.
Tech Check – A stable internet connection, a fully charged device, and a quiet space will help ensure a smooth experience.
Think Clearly – You can review and adjust your answers before submitting, but stay confident in your knowledge.
Submit with Confidence – Once you’re ready, finalize your exam and lock in your results.

What Happens Next?

✔ Pass? You’re officially certified—well done! 🎉
❌ Didn’t pass? No worries! You have three consecutive attempts before a review break.

Need Help?

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That’s it—you’re ready. Let’s do this! 💪

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

True

False

When using an AED, what is the first step?

Apply the pads

Turn it on

Press the shock button

Check pulse

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

True

False

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

Both pads on the front of the chest

One pad on the chest and one on the back

One pad on each arm

Only one pad should be used

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

True

False

What is the first step in CPR?

Check for a pulse

Call 911

Give two rescue breaths

Start compressions

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

Both pads on the front of the chest

One pad on the chest and one on the back

One pad on each arm

Only one pad should be used

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

True

False

For single-rescuer CPR on an adult, the ratio of compressions to breaths is 30:2.

True

False

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

1 inch

At least 2 inches

3 inches

Half an inch

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

True

False

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

True

False

If a victim has a hairy chest and you need to use an AED, what should you do?

Ignore the hair

Press harder

Shave the area or use extra pads

Do not use AED

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

Both pads on the front of the chest

One pad on the chest and one on the back

One pad on each arm

Only one pad should be used

What is the correct technique for delivering chest compressions in a 2-rescuer infant CPR scenario?

Use one hand on the chest

Use two fingers on the chest

Use the two-thumb-encircling hands technique

Use two palms on the chest

Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

Carotid

Brachial

Femoral

Radial

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

True

False

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

True

False

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?

It causes low oxygen levels

It increases survival rates

It can reduce cardiac output

It speeds up heart rhythm

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

True

False

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

True

False

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

Both pads on the front of the chest

One pad on the chest and one on the back

One pad on each arm

Only one pad should be used

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

Both pads on the front of the chest

One pad on the chest and one on the back

One pad on each arm

Only one pad should be used

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

True

False

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

Every 30 compressions

Every 5 minutes

Every 2 minutes

Only when exhausted

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

Both pads on the front of the chest

One pad on the chest and one on the back

One pad on each arm

Only one pad should be used

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

True

False

What is the purpose of defibrillation?

Stop the heart

Restore a normal rhythm

Increase heart rate

Reduce pain

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

Early CPR

Early Defibrillation

Calling 911

Post-cardiac arrest care

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

At least 15 seconds

No more than 10 seconds

Up to 30 seconds

Pulse check is not needed

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

True

False

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

True

False

What is the correct technique for delivering chest compressions in a 2-rescuer infant CPR scenario?

Use one hand on the chest

Use two fingers on the chest

Use the two-thumb-encircling hands technique

Use two palms on the chest

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

True

False

When giving compressions to an adult, what should your arms be like?

Bent at the elbows

Straight and locked

Crossed over each other

Relaxed

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

True

False

What is the universal sign for choking?

Holding the chest

Clutching the throat

Pointing to the mouth

Waving arms

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

True

False

What does AED stand for?

Advanced Emergency Defibrillator

Automated External Defibrillator

Assisted Electrical Device

Automated Emergency Defibrillation

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

True

False

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

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

Shallow compressions

Minimal interruptions

Stopping to check pulse frequently

Slow compression rate

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

True

False

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

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

True

False

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

True

False

What is the first step in CPR?

Check for a pulse

Call 911

Give two rescue breaths

Start compressions

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