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ARC RTE (American Red Cross Responding to
Emergencies) First Aid Exam A features accurate and
verified questions covering emergency response
procedures, first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses,
CPR, AED usage, scene safety, and legal
considerations. Aligned with ARC training standards
for emergency responders.
When giving compressions, how should the first aid responder
position their body and arms? - ANSWER-Shoulders directly
over the hands and elbows locked
Before giving breaths to the adult, you should open their airway
using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to which position? -
ANSWER-Past-neutral
What is it important to do between giving the first and second
breath? - ANSWER-Allow the chest to fall and the air to exit
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If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to perform full
CPR (chest compressions with breaths), give continuous chest
compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute. - ANSWER-
For someone in cardiac arrest, deciding to act is the most
important first step. Calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency
number, starting CPR immediately and using an AED as soon as
possible gives the person the best chance for survival. -
ANSWER-ALERT
Use the AED as soon as possible, but do not delay compressions
to find or use the AED!
Placement of AED - ANSWER-Upper right side of the chest and
lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
General steps to using an AED include: ***** - ANSWER-
1Turn on AED.
2Remove clothing covering the chest and wipe chest dry if
necessary.
3Place pads correctly.
4Plug the pad connector cable into the AED if necessary.
5CLEAR everyone from touching the person while AED
analyzes the heart rhythm.
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6CLEAR everyone from touching the person if a shock is
advised. (SAY CLEAR)
7Push the shock button to deliver a shock.
8After the shock is delivered, immediately start CPR beginning
with compressions. --- continuous cpr in between aed is given
THE PROS KNOW
When using an AED, you should always refer to the
manufacturer's instructions. - ANSWER-
AED Fact Check - ANSWER-- In an adult, one AED pad must
be placed on the upper right side of the person's chest and one
must be placed on the lower left side of the person's chest.
- Pediatric AED pads should never be used on anyone over 8
years of age or weighing more than 55 pounds (25 kilograms).
- A person must be removed from water (puddle or body of
water) before using the AED.
- It is safe to use an AED on pregnant women, in rain and snow,
and when the person is lying on a metal surface.
- An AED is also safe to use on a person with an implantable
medical device (e.g., pacemaker) but the AED pads should not
be placed directly over the device.
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- It is not necessary to shave a person's chest hair before
applying the AED pads nor remove jewelry or piercings before
using the AED.
Using an AED: Two or More First Aid Responders - ANSWER-
When using an AED and there are two or more first aid
responders, keep in mind the following points:
1. Teamwork minimizes interruptions to CPR and increases the
person's chances of survival.
2. One person does CPR while the other operates the AED = no
pause of CPR.
3. Switch roles but remain in position after pushing the shock
button or if no shock is advised (about every 2 minutes).
Continue giving CPR cycles until: while using AED -
ANSWER-1. You notice an obvious sign of life, like breathing.
2. The AED prompts you to analyze again.
3. Another trained responder is available to take over
compressions.
4. EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
5. You are alone and too tired to continue.
6. The scene becomes unsafe.
ARC RTE (American Red Cross Responding to
Emergencies) First Aid Exam A features accurate and
verified questions covering emergency response
procedures, first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses,
CPR, AED usage, scene safety, and legal
considerations. Aligned with ARC training standards
for emergency responders.
When giving compressions, how should the first aid responder
position their body and arms? - ANSWER-Shoulders directly
over the hands and elbows locked
Before giving breaths to the adult, you should open their airway
using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to which position? -
ANSWER-Past-neutral
What is it important to do between giving the first and second
breath? - ANSWER-Allow the chest to fall and the air to exit
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If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to perform full
CPR (chest compressions with breaths), give continuous chest
compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute. - ANSWER-
For someone in cardiac arrest, deciding to act is the most
important first step. Calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency
number, starting CPR immediately and using an AED as soon as
possible gives the person the best chance for survival. -
ANSWER-ALERT
Use the AED as soon as possible, but do not delay compressions
to find or use the AED!
Placement of AED - ANSWER-Upper right side of the chest and
lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
General steps to using an AED include: ***** - ANSWER-
1Turn on AED.
2Remove clothing covering the chest and wipe chest dry if
necessary.
3Place pads correctly.
4Plug the pad connector cable into the AED if necessary.
5CLEAR everyone from touching the person while AED
analyzes the heart rhythm.
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6CLEAR everyone from touching the person if a shock is
advised. (SAY CLEAR)
7Push the shock button to deliver a shock.
8After the shock is delivered, immediately start CPR beginning
with compressions. --- continuous cpr in between aed is given
THE PROS KNOW
When using an AED, you should always refer to the
manufacturer's instructions. - ANSWER-
AED Fact Check - ANSWER-- In an adult, one AED pad must
be placed on the upper right side of the person's chest and one
must be placed on the lower left side of the person's chest.
- Pediatric AED pads should never be used on anyone over 8
years of age or weighing more than 55 pounds (25 kilograms).
- A person must be removed from water (puddle or body of
water) before using the AED.
- It is safe to use an AED on pregnant women, in rain and snow,
and when the person is lying on a metal surface.
- An AED is also safe to use on a person with an implantable
medical device (e.g., pacemaker) but the AED pads should not
be placed directly over the device.
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- It is not necessary to shave a person's chest hair before
applying the AED pads nor remove jewelry or piercings before
using the AED.
Using an AED: Two or More First Aid Responders - ANSWER-
When using an AED and there are two or more first aid
responders, keep in mind the following points:
1. Teamwork minimizes interruptions to CPR and increases the
person's chances of survival.
2. One person does CPR while the other operates the AED = no
pause of CPR.
3. Switch roles but remain in position after pushing the shock
button or if no shock is advised (about every 2 minutes).
Continue giving CPR cycles until: while using AED -
ANSWER-1. You notice an obvious sign of life, like breathing.
2. The AED prompts you to analyze again.
3. Another trained responder is available to take over
compressions.
4. EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
5. You are alone and too tired to continue.
6. The scene becomes unsafe.
