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Adult/Pediatric CPR & AED + Standard First Aid Course

Adult and Pediatric CPR + Standard First Aid 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. True or False: If someone is experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, you should move them to fresh air immediately.

True

False

Think about gradually increasing body temperature.

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2. What should you do if someone is suffering from hypothermia?

Give them a hot shower immediately

Wrap them in dry blankets and give warm fluids

Massage their limbs to generate heat

Give them alcohol to warm them internally

Poison control should be consulted first.

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3. What should you do if someone accidentally swallows a household cleaning chemical?

Make them vomit to remove the substance

Call Poison Control immediately

Give them milk to coat their stomach

Wait to see if symptoms develop

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4. True or False: If someone is bitten by a wild animal, they should always seek medical attention.

True

False

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5. True or False: You should apply ice directly to a burn to cool it quickly.

True

False

Persistent bleeding may require medical help.

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6. What should you do if someone has a severe nosebleed that won't stop after 10 minutes of applying pressure?

Keep applying pressure and seek medical help

Tilt the head back to slow the bleeding

Have them blow their nose forcefully

Apply an ice pack to their hands

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7. Defibrillation is the most effective way to restore a normal heart rhythm in cardiac arrest.

True

False

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8. True or False: A third-degree burn is usually the most painful type of burn.

True

False

Persistent bleeding may require medical help.

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9. What should you do if someone has a severe nosebleed that won't stop after 10 minutes of applying pressure?

Keep applying pressure and seek medical help

Tilt the head back to slow the bleeding

Have them blow their nose forcefully

Apply an ice pack to their hands

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10. 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

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11. True or False: An AED should only be used if the person has no pulse and is unresponsive.

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

Bent at the elbows

Straight and locked

Crossed over each other

Relaxed

Shock affects circulation and vital signs.

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16. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Pale, clammy skin

Weak, rapid pulse

Nausea and excessive thirst

Slow, strong pulse

Think about emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.

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17. What should you do if a person experiencing an allergic reaction is struggling to breathe?

Give them water to drink

Administer an EpiPen and call 911

Tell them to lie down and rest

Have them take slow deep breaths

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18. 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

Avoid rapid temperature changes.

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19. What should you do first if someone is suffering from severe hypothermia?

Give them alcohol to warm them internally

Use warm blankets and provide warm fluids

Rub their skin vigorously to generate heat

Submerge them in hot water immediately

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20. True or False: If someone is bitten by a wild animal, they should always seek medical attention.

True

False

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21. True or False: If someone has a deep puncture wound, you should remove the object before applying first aid.

True

False

Think about safe ways to warm the affected area.

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22. What is the most effective way to treat frostbite?

Rub the area to increase blood flow

Use warm water and seek medical help

Expose the frostbitten area to direct heat

Keep the area cold to prevent shock

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

True

False

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24. What is the first step in CPR?

Check for a pulse

Call 911

Give two rescue breaths

Start compressions

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25. 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

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26. The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

Bent at the elbows

Straight and locked

Crossed over each other

Relaxed

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31. Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

True

False

Think about stopping blood loss.

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32. What should you do if a person has a deep laceration with severe bleeding?

Apply firm direct pressure to control bleeding

Use hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound first

Leave it open to allow clotting naturally

Apply a tight tourniquet immediately

Think about how you can detect breath without touching the person.

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33. Which of the following is the best way to check if an unconscious person is breathing?

Shake them vigorously to wake them up

Look, listen, and feel for breathing

Check their pulse only

Give them water to see if they swallow

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

True

False

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35. True or False: If someone has inhaled toxic fumes, you should move them to fresh air immediately.

True

False

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36. Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

Slow breathing

Coughing

No pulse

Sweating

Heat stroke is different from heat exhaustion.

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37. Which of the following is a clear sign of heat stroke?

Profuse sweating and chills

Hot, dry skin and confusion

Mild dizziness and fatigue

Cold, clammy skin

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38. True or False: You should immerse a burn victim in ice-cold water to stop tissue damage.

True

False

Human bites carry a high risk of infection.

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39. What should you do if someone has a deep human bite that is bleeding?

Apply ice and ignore it unless it swells

Wash it with soap and water, then seek medical help

Cover it with a bandage without washing

Rub alcohol directly into the wound

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40. 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

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41. True or False: A person with a nosebleed should tilt their head back to stop the bleeding.

True

False

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42. Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

One on the chest, one on the back

Both on the lower abdomen

One upper right chest, one lower left side

Both pads on the left side

Diabetic emergencies often affect alertness and energy levels.

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43. Which of the following is a common symptom of a diabetic emergency?

Skin rash and fever

Confusion, dizziness, and sweating

Sharp pain in the chest

Numbness in the arms and legs

Think about detection and ventilation.

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44. What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in a home?

Keep all windows closed to trap heat

Install carbon monoxide detectors and maintain proper ventilation

Rely on your sense of smell to detect CO leaks

Avoid using any electrical appliances indoors

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45. When using an AED, what is the first step?

Apply the pads

Turn it on

Press the shock button

Check pulse

Think about cooling the affected area.

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46. What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?

Apply butter or oil to soothe the burn

Run cool water over it and cover with a clean dressing

Pop any blisters to release pressure

Use an ice pack directly on the burn

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

True

False

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48. What is the compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer in infant CPR?

15:2

20:2

30:2

10:1

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

Skip AED use

Dry the chest before applying pads

Press the shock button anyway

Wait until EMS arrives

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

Carotid

Brachial

Femoral

Radial

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