CPR Test-American Red Cross
Certification Exam 2025/2024 *Q&A*
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What is the first step you should take when you arrive at an emergency scene?
Ensure the scene is safe before providing assistance.
How long should you check for responsiveness in an unresponsive adult?
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CPR Test-American Red Cross
Certification Exam 2025/2024 *Q&A*
|Verified Study Set|
What is the first step you should take when you arrive at an emergency scene?
Ensure the scene is safe before providing assistance.
How long should you check for responsiveness in an unresponsive adult?
Check for responsiveness for at least 5 to 10 seconds.
What is the first action you should take if a person is unresponsive and not breathing?
Begin chest compressions immediately.
What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR?
The ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
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, Where should your hands be placed when performing chest compressions on an adult?
Place your hands on the center of the chest, on the lower half of the sternum.
What is the appropriate depth for chest compressions in an adult?
Compressions should be at least 2 inches deep.
In a two-rescuer CPR scenario, how often should the rescuers switch roles?
Rescuers should switch every 5 cycles or approximately every 2 minutes.
What is the correct compression depth for infants during CPR?
The depth should be about 1 ½ inches.
At what rate should chest compressions be performed during CPR?
Compressions should be delivered at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
What is the purpose of the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver?
It is used to open the airway by tilting the head back and lifting the chin up.
What does AED stand for?
AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator.
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