Accredited Red Cross CPR/AED/ First
Aid Certification Exam *Q&A* |Verified
Study Set| 2025/2024!!!
What is the first step to take when you encounter an unresponsive adult?
Call for emergency medical assistance immediately.
How do you check if an adult is breathing?
Look, listen, and fee...
Accredited Red Cross CPR/AED/ First
Aid Certification Exam *Q&A* |Verified
Study Set| 2025/2024!!!
What is the first step to take when you encounter an unresponsive adult?
Call for emergency medical assistance immediately.
How do you check if an adult is breathing?
Look, listen, and feel for breathing for no more than 10 seconds.
What is the recommended depth for chest compressions during adult CPR?
The depth should be at least 2 inches.
How many compressions and breaths should be given in adult CPR?
Provide 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
What is the proper technique for giving rescue breaths to an adult?
Pinch the nose shut, cover the mouth with yours, and give 2 breaths that last about 1 second
each, ensuring the chest rises.
What should you do if a person is choking and becomes unresponsive?
Begin CPR immediately, starting with chest compressions.
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, Where should you place your hands for chest compressions on an adult?
Place your hands on the lower half of the breastbone (sternum).
What action should you take if you find an infant who is unresponsive and not breathing?
Begin CPR immediately, providing 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
What is the proper method for checking a child's responsiveness?
Tap the child gently and shout, “Are you okay?”
What should you do for a person experiencing a heart attack?
Call for emergency medical help and encourage them to rest in a comfortable position.
How can you recognize signs of a stroke in someone?
Look for sudden weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, or facial drooping.
What should you do if a person has a seizure?
Protect the person from injury and time the duration of the seizure.
What is the first action you should take when using an AED?
Turn on the AED and follow the voice prompts.
What is the purpose of the recovery position?
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