The American Red Cross CPR Quiz
with Answers
Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations –
Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Check the
scene for safety.
Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Form an
initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
Q3: When interviewing the person to find out more information, it is important to ask specific questions.
The mnemonic SAM should be used to help you remember to ask those questions. Which of the
following are topics covered by SAM? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>- Medications and
medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
Q4: Joe knows based on Nick's answers during the interview and by what he observes that he should
complete a focused check where on Nick? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Right arm and elbow.
Module 2: Adult CPR and AED - CORRECT ANSWER ->>
Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers - CORRECT ANSWER ->>
Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWER -
>>Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
, Q2: If your check of the person leads you to suspect that they are in cardiac arrest, which of the
following actions are the correct actions you should take in the correct order of taking them? - CORRECT
ANSWER ->>Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and first aid kit, Begin CPR; Use an AED
Q3: High-quality chest compression? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>- Compression rate of 100 to 120 per
minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
Q4: What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER
->>Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top; fingers interlaced and up
and off the chest
Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the correct compression depth to use? -
CORRECT ANSWER ->>At least 2 inches
Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open the airway to which of
the following positions? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>past-neutral
Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what is the best action to
take? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>give continuous chest compressions
Q8: When placing AED pads on an adult, you should use which of the following preferred pad
placements? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>One pad on the upper right side of the chest and the other on the
lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
Q9: When using an AED, what is very important to do while the AED is analyzing? - CORRECT ANSWER -
>>Clear everyone from touching the person
Q10: After the shock is delivered (if advised), you should continue giving CPR until which of the
following? Select 6 answers. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>- You notice an obvious sign of life, like breathing.
- Another trained responder is available to take over compressions.
- You are alone and too tired to continue.
with Answers
Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations –
Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Check the
scene for safety.
Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Form an
initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
Q3: When interviewing the person to find out more information, it is important to ask specific questions.
The mnemonic SAM should be used to help you remember to ask those questions. Which of the
following are topics covered by SAM? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>- Medications and
medical conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Allergies
Q4: Joe knows based on Nick's answers during the interview and by what he observes that he should
complete a focused check where on Nick? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Right arm and elbow.
Module 2: Adult CPR and AED - CORRECT ANSWER ->>
Pre-Assessment Questions & Answers - CORRECT ANSWER ->>
Q1: Which of the following would indicate cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWER -
>>Unresponsiveness
Not breathing or gasping
, Q2: If your check of the person leads you to suspect that they are in cardiac arrest, which of the
following actions are the correct actions you should take in the correct order of taking them? - CORRECT
ANSWER ->>Call or send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and first aid kit, Begin CPR; Use an AED
Q3: High-quality chest compression? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>- Compression rate of 100 to 120 per
minute
- Minimize interruptions
- Complete chest recoil, chest goes back to normal
Q4: What is the correct hand position when giving chest compressions to an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER
->>Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top; fingers interlaced and up
and off the chest
Q5: When giving chest compressions to an adult, what is the correct compression depth to use? -
CORRECT ANSWER ->>At least 2 inches
Q6: When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open the airway to which of
the following positions? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>past-neutral
Q7: If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what is the best action to
take? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>give continuous chest compressions
Q8: When placing AED pads on an adult, you should use which of the following preferred pad
placements? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>One pad on the upper right side of the chest and the other on the
lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
Q9: When using an AED, what is very important to do while the AED is analyzing? - CORRECT ANSWER -
>>Clear everyone from touching the person
Q10: After the shock is delivered (if advised), you should continue giving CPR until which of the
following? Select 6 answers. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>- You notice an obvious sign of life, like breathing.
- Another trained responder is available to take over compressions.
- You are alone and too tired to continue.
