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

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

What is the first step in CPR?

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

A single rescuer should use the two-thumb-encircling technique when performing chest compressions on an infant.

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

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

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

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

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

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

CPR should be stopped if the victim starts breathing normally.

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

What does AED stand for?

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

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

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

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

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

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

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

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

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

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

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

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

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

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.

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

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

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

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

What is the purpose of defibrillation?

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

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

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

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

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

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

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

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?

What does AED stand for?

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

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

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

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

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