American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and
AED Exam Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
List the four steps a lay responder (you) will take in an emergency—ANSWER--1.
Recognize that an emergency exists
2. Decide to take action
3. Activate the EMS system
4. Give care consistent with your knowledge + training until EMS arrives + takes over
List the four primary ways to RECOGNIZE an emergency—ANSWER--1. Unusual sights
2. Unusual sounds
3. Unusual odors
4. Unusual appearance/behaviors
Why might a person not respond to someone who needs help? (List 4 reasons)—
ANSWER---panic or fear of doing something wrong
-being unsure of the person's condition + what to do
-assuming someone else will take action
-fear of being sued
,How can a person prevent disease transmission while providing help? (List 4 reasons)—
ANSWER---wear gloves
-avoid contact with bodily fluids
-wash your hands thoroughly after giving care
-use protective CPR creating barriers
What is the reason for the Good Samaritan Laws?—ANSWER--To protect people who
voluntarily give care in an emergency situation
After you recognize an emergency, decide to act, and activate EMS but BEFORE you give
care you must obtain _______, if the victim refuses your help, you should...?—ANSWER--
CONSENT; Call EMS and not try to help further
What are the three Emergency Action Steps?—ANSWER--Check
Call
Care
What is the most important step you can take to help a person who is unconscious or
has some other life threatening condition?—ANSWER--Call for emergency medical help
When you are alone, what are the three situations in which you would "Call First"?—
ANSWER---any adult or child about 12 years or older who is unconscious
-a child or infant you witnessed suddenly collapse
-an unconscious child or infant known to have heart problems
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, When you are alone, what are the two situations in which you would "Care First"?—
ANSWER---an unconscious child (younger than 12) who you did not see collapse
-any drowning victim
List 6 situations where you would call 9-1-1—ANSWER---unconsciousness/altered level
of consciousness
-breathing problems
-lasting chest pain, discomfort, or pressure
-persistent abdominal pain or pressure
-severe external breathing
-severe/critical burns
Do you always call 9-1-1 when an individual becomes injured, no matter how minor?
Why/why not?—ANSWER--Not always- you must use your judgement to determine how
dire the situation is
What are the 3 situations when you would have to move a victim?—ANSWER---when
you are faced with immediate danger (the scene is unsafe)
-when you have to get to another person with a more serious problem
-when it is necessary in order to give proper care (not enough space, need a flat surface
for CPR, etc.)
** If a victim is able to talk to you then you know they are breathing and have a pulse
(ABC's). Assess the situation. If there aren't any other life threatening conditions (severe
bleeding, etc.) find out what happened by asking questions. You follow this "interview"
AED Exam Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
List the four steps a lay responder (you) will take in an emergency—ANSWER--1.
Recognize that an emergency exists
2. Decide to take action
3. Activate the EMS system
4. Give care consistent with your knowledge + training until EMS arrives + takes over
List the four primary ways to RECOGNIZE an emergency—ANSWER--1. Unusual sights
2. Unusual sounds
3. Unusual odors
4. Unusual appearance/behaviors
Why might a person not respond to someone who needs help? (List 4 reasons)—
ANSWER---panic or fear of doing something wrong
-being unsure of the person's condition + what to do
-assuming someone else will take action
-fear of being sued
,How can a person prevent disease transmission while providing help? (List 4 reasons)—
ANSWER---wear gloves
-avoid contact with bodily fluids
-wash your hands thoroughly after giving care
-use protective CPR creating barriers
What is the reason for the Good Samaritan Laws?—ANSWER--To protect people who
voluntarily give care in an emergency situation
After you recognize an emergency, decide to act, and activate EMS but BEFORE you give
care you must obtain _______, if the victim refuses your help, you should...?—ANSWER--
CONSENT; Call EMS and not try to help further
What are the three Emergency Action Steps?—ANSWER--Check
Call
Care
What is the most important step you can take to help a person who is unconscious or
has some other life threatening condition?—ANSWER--Call for emergency medical help
When you are alone, what are the three situations in which you would "Call First"?—
ANSWER---any adult or child about 12 years or older who is unconscious
-a child or infant you witnessed suddenly collapse
-an unconscious child or infant known to have heart problems
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
, When you are alone, what are the two situations in which you would "Care First"?—
ANSWER---an unconscious child (younger than 12) who you did not see collapse
-any drowning victim
List 6 situations where you would call 9-1-1—ANSWER---unconsciousness/altered level
of consciousness
-breathing problems
-lasting chest pain, discomfort, or pressure
-persistent abdominal pain or pressure
-severe external breathing
-severe/critical burns
Do you always call 9-1-1 when an individual becomes injured, no matter how minor?
Why/why not?—ANSWER--Not always- you must use your judgement to determine how
dire the situation is
What are the 3 situations when you would have to move a victim?—ANSWER---when
you are faced with immediate danger (the scene is unsafe)
-when you have to get to another person with a more serious problem
-when it is necessary in order to give proper care (not enough space, need a flat surface
for CPR, etc.)
** If a victim is able to talk to you then you know they are breathing and have a pulse
(ABC's). Assess the situation. If there aren't any other life threatening conditions (severe
bleeding, etc.) find out what happened by asking questions. You follow this "interview"
