AHA AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR EXAM |
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1. What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
A. 80–100 per minute
B. 100–120 per minute
C. 120–140 per minute
D. 140–160 per minute
Answer: B
Rationale: The AHA recommends a compression rate of 100–120 per minute for adults to
maximize perfusion.
2. For infant CPR, what is the correct compression depth?
A. About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
B. About 1.5 inches (4 cm)
C. About 2 inches (5 cm)
D. About 2.5 inches (6 cm)
Answer: A
Rationale: Infant chest compressions should be about 1.5 inches (4 cm) or one-third the chest
depth.
3. When performing CPR on a child with one rescuer, what is the recommended compression-to-
ventilation ratio?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 10:1
D. 5:1
Answer: B
Rationale: One-rescuer CPR for children uses the same 30:2 ratio as adults.
4. What is the first action you should take when you find an unresponsive adult?
A. Start chest compressions immediately
B. Call 911 and get an AED
C. Give two rescue breaths
D. Check for a pulse for 10–15 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: For adults, first ensure the scene is safe and call for help/get an AED before starting
CPR.
5. How many hands should you use for adult chest compressions?
A. One hand
,B. Two hands
C. Three fingers
D. Thumb only
Answer: B
Rationale: Two hands are used for adult chest compressions to achieve adequate depth.
6. Which pulse is recommended to check in infants during CPR?
A. Carotid pulse
B. Brachial pulse
C. Femoral pulse
D. Radial pulse
Answer: B
Rationale: The brachial pulse is preferred in infants to assess circulation.
7. What is the recommended depth for adult chest compressions?
A. About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
B. About 1.5 inches (4 cm)
C. At least 2 inches (5 cm)
D. 2.5 inches (6 cm)
Answer: C
Rationale: Adult compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) to effectively circulate blood.
8. How should you deliver rescue breaths to a child?
A. Over 1 second, watching for chest rise
B. Over 2 seconds, without chest rise
C. Rapidly, as fast as possible
D. Only after 10 compressions
Answer: A
Rationale: Each rescue breath should last about 1 second and make the chest visibly rise.
9. How soon should an AED be applied to an adult in cardiac arrest?
A. After 10 minutes of CPR
B. Immediately after calling 911
C. Only if the patient is conscious
D. Only if a pulse is present
Answer: B
Rationale: An AED should be applied as soon as it is available to increase survival chances.
10. For two-rescuer infant CPR, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 10:1
D. 5:1
Answer: A
Rationale: Two-rescuer CPR for infants uses a 15:2 ratio to provide more frequent ventilations.
,11. What is the recommended hand placement for adult CPR?
A. Lower half of the sternum
B. Center of the abdomen
C. Upper chest, near the collarbone
D. Just below the left nipple
Answer: A
Rationale: Compressions should be on the lower half of the sternum to effectively compress the
heart.
12. Which statement is correct regarding choking in infants?
A. Perform abdominal thrusts only
B. Alternate 5 back slaps with 5 chest thrusts
C. Call 911 before attempting relief
D. Use finger sweeps to remove obstruction routinely
Answer: B
Rationale: For infants, alternate back slaps and chest thrusts to relieve airway obstruction.
13. What is the recommended compression depth for child CPR?
A. About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
B. About 2 inches (5 cm)
C. About 3 inches (7.5 cm)
D. About 0.5 inches (1.3 cm)
Answer: B
Rationale: Child compressions should be approximately 2 inches (5 cm) or one-third of the chest
depth.
14. During CPR, when should you check for a pulse in adults?
A. Every 2 minutes
B. Every 30 seconds
C. Every 10 compressions
D. Only after AED shock
Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse checks are done every 2 minutes to minimize interruption of compressions.
15. Which ratio is used for two-rescuer adult CPR?
A. 30:2
B. 15:2
C. 20:2
D. 10:1
Answer: A
Rationale: Adult CPR ratio remains 30:2 regardless of the number of rescuers.
16. When using an AED on a child under 8 years old, what is recommended?
A. Use adult pads only
B. Use pediatric pads if available
C. Delay until child reaches 8
, D. Only perform compressions
Answer: B
Rationale: Pediatric pads reduce energy for children to prevent injury.
17. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a newborn?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 3:1
D. 5:1
Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns use 3:1 ratio due to higher need for ventilation.
18. How should you open the airway in a suspected spinal injury patient?
A. Head tilt-chin lift
B. Jaw-thrust without head tilt
C. Only rescue breaths
D. Backward head tilt
Answer: B
Rationale: Jaw-thrust minimizes neck movement in suspected spinal injury.
19. What is the first step when using an AED?
A. Attach pads and analyze rhythm
B. Start compressions immediately
C. Deliver a shock before turning it on
D. Check pulse first
Answer: A
Rationale: AED should be turned on, pads attached, and rhythm analyzed as first step.
20. If an adult becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally, you should:
A. Start CPR immediately
B. Check pulse for 10–15 seconds
C. Call 911 and get an AED
D. Perform abdominal thrusts
Answer: C
Rationale: Ensure emergency services are called before beginning compressions in adults.
21. What is the recommended depth for compressions in infants?
A. About 0.5 inches (1 cm)
B. About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
C. About 1.5 inches (4 cm)
D. About 2 inches (5 cm)
Answer: C
Rationale: Infant chest compressions should be about one-third chest depth (~1.5 inches).
22. How many ventilations should you give after every 30 compressions in adult CPR?
A. 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS PLUS
RATIONALES | EXAM ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST
EXAM
1. What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
A. 80–100 per minute
B. 100–120 per minute
C. 120–140 per minute
D. 140–160 per minute
Answer: B
Rationale: The AHA recommends a compression rate of 100–120 per minute for adults to
maximize perfusion.
2. For infant CPR, what is the correct compression depth?
A. About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
B. About 1.5 inches (4 cm)
C. About 2 inches (5 cm)
D. About 2.5 inches (6 cm)
Answer: A
Rationale: Infant chest compressions should be about 1.5 inches (4 cm) or one-third the chest
depth.
3. When performing CPR on a child with one rescuer, what is the recommended compression-to-
ventilation ratio?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 10:1
D. 5:1
Answer: B
Rationale: One-rescuer CPR for children uses the same 30:2 ratio as adults.
4. What is the first action you should take when you find an unresponsive adult?
A. Start chest compressions immediately
B. Call 911 and get an AED
C. Give two rescue breaths
D. Check for a pulse for 10–15 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: For adults, first ensure the scene is safe and call for help/get an AED before starting
CPR.
5. How many hands should you use for adult chest compressions?
A. One hand
,B. Two hands
C. Three fingers
D. Thumb only
Answer: B
Rationale: Two hands are used for adult chest compressions to achieve adequate depth.
6. Which pulse is recommended to check in infants during CPR?
A. Carotid pulse
B. Brachial pulse
C. Femoral pulse
D. Radial pulse
Answer: B
Rationale: The brachial pulse is preferred in infants to assess circulation.
7. What is the recommended depth for adult chest compressions?
A. About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
B. About 1.5 inches (4 cm)
C. At least 2 inches (5 cm)
D. 2.5 inches (6 cm)
Answer: C
Rationale: Adult compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) to effectively circulate blood.
8. How should you deliver rescue breaths to a child?
A. Over 1 second, watching for chest rise
B. Over 2 seconds, without chest rise
C. Rapidly, as fast as possible
D. Only after 10 compressions
Answer: A
Rationale: Each rescue breath should last about 1 second and make the chest visibly rise.
9. How soon should an AED be applied to an adult in cardiac arrest?
A. After 10 minutes of CPR
B. Immediately after calling 911
C. Only if the patient is conscious
D. Only if a pulse is present
Answer: B
Rationale: An AED should be applied as soon as it is available to increase survival chances.
10. For two-rescuer infant CPR, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 10:1
D. 5:1
Answer: A
Rationale: Two-rescuer CPR for infants uses a 15:2 ratio to provide more frequent ventilations.
,11. What is the recommended hand placement for adult CPR?
A. Lower half of the sternum
B. Center of the abdomen
C. Upper chest, near the collarbone
D. Just below the left nipple
Answer: A
Rationale: Compressions should be on the lower half of the sternum to effectively compress the
heart.
12. Which statement is correct regarding choking in infants?
A. Perform abdominal thrusts only
B. Alternate 5 back slaps with 5 chest thrusts
C. Call 911 before attempting relief
D. Use finger sweeps to remove obstruction routinely
Answer: B
Rationale: For infants, alternate back slaps and chest thrusts to relieve airway obstruction.
13. What is the recommended compression depth for child CPR?
A. About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
B. About 2 inches (5 cm)
C. About 3 inches (7.5 cm)
D. About 0.5 inches (1.3 cm)
Answer: B
Rationale: Child compressions should be approximately 2 inches (5 cm) or one-third of the chest
depth.
14. During CPR, when should you check for a pulse in adults?
A. Every 2 minutes
B. Every 30 seconds
C. Every 10 compressions
D. Only after AED shock
Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse checks are done every 2 minutes to minimize interruption of compressions.
15. Which ratio is used for two-rescuer adult CPR?
A. 30:2
B. 15:2
C. 20:2
D. 10:1
Answer: A
Rationale: Adult CPR ratio remains 30:2 regardless of the number of rescuers.
16. When using an AED on a child under 8 years old, what is recommended?
A. Use adult pads only
B. Use pediatric pads if available
C. Delay until child reaches 8
, D. Only perform compressions
Answer: B
Rationale: Pediatric pads reduce energy for children to prevent injury.
17. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a newborn?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 3:1
D. 5:1
Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns use 3:1 ratio due to higher need for ventilation.
18. How should you open the airway in a suspected spinal injury patient?
A. Head tilt-chin lift
B. Jaw-thrust without head tilt
C. Only rescue breaths
D. Backward head tilt
Answer: B
Rationale: Jaw-thrust minimizes neck movement in suspected spinal injury.
19. What is the first step when using an AED?
A. Attach pads and analyze rhythm
B. Start compressions immediately
C. Deliver a shock before turning it on
D. Check pulse first
Answer: A
Rationale: AED should be turned on, pads attached, and rhythm analyzed as first step.
20. If an adult becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally, you should:
A. Start CPR immediately
B. Check pulse for 10–15 seconds
C. Call 911 and get an AED
D. Perform abdominal thrusts
Answer: C
Rationale: Ensure emergency services are called before beginning compressions in adults.
21. What is the recommended depth for compressions in infants?
A. About 0.5 inches (1 cm)
B. About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
C. About 1.5 inches (4 cm)
D. About 2 inches (5 cm)
Answer: C
Rationale: Infant chest compressions should be about one-third chest depth (~1.5 inches).
22. How many ventilations should you give after every 30 compressions in adult CPR?
A. 1
