CPR TEST: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION LATEST UPDATE
ACTUAL EXAM 2026 GRADED A+
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? -ANSWER-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and
does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her
with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? -ANSWER-Turn on the
AED
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED? -ANSWER-Follow the AED prompts
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in
water? -ANSWER-Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask
device? -ANSWER-Observing the chest rise with breaths
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -ANSWER-
30:2 (30 compressions to 2 breaths)
What is a consideraton when you are using an AED? -ANSWER-On a hairy chest, the pads
may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates
the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two
additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? -ANSWER-2
rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
ACTUAL EXAM 2026 GRADED A+
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? -ANSWER-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and
does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her
with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? -ANSWER-Turn on the
AED
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED? -ANSWER-Follow the AED prompts
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in
water? -ANSWER-Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask
device? -ANSWER-Observing the chest rise with breaths
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -ANSWER-
30:2 (30 compressions to 2 breaths)
What is a consideraton when you are using an AED? -ANSWER-On a hairy chest, the pads
may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates
the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two
additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? -ANSWER-2
rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
