American Red Cross CPR Exam Guide (New 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
QUESTION
When giving breaths to an adult, use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to open the airway to which of the following positions?
Answer:
past-neutral
QUESTION
If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to give breaths during CPR, what is the best action to take?
Answer:
give continuous chest compressions
QUESTION
When placing AED pads on an adult, you should use which of the following preferred pad placements?
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
QUESTION
When using an AED, what is very important to do while the AED is analyzing?
Answer:
Clear everyone from touching the person 1 / 3
QUESTION
After the shock is delivered (if advised), you should continue giving CPR until which of the following? Select 6 answers.
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.
- EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
- The scene becomes unsafe.
- The AED prompts you to analyze again.
QUESTION
If more than one responder is available and trained in CPR, when should the responders switch?Select 3 answers.
Answer:
When the original responder is tiring
After every five cycles of CPR
About every 2 minutes
QUESTION
Paula is unresponsive and not breathing. She does not show any signs of life-threatening bleeding. What should Gary do first?
Answer:
tell someone to call 9-1-1 and another person to grab the AED.
QUESTION
As Gary gives compressions, how should he maintain his body position to ensure he continues to give effective compressions? 2 / 3
Answer:
His shoulders should remain directly over his hands with his arms straight and elbows locked, so he can use his body weight to help compress the chest.
QUESTION
After Gary gives 30 chest compressions, what is the best next step?
Answer:
Gary gives 2 breaths after giving 30 chest compressions
QUESTION
Gary has set up the AED and bared Paula's chest when prompted. How should he place the AED pads on Paula's chest?
Answer:
One pad on the upper right side of Paula's chest; one pad on the lower left side of Paula's chest
QUESTION
After delivering the shock, what should Gary do next?
Answer:
Immediately resume CPR
Choking
QUESTION
Check your knowledge: Signs that indicate a person is choking may include which of the following? Select 3 answers.
Answer:
- The person looks surprised.
- The person is making high-pitched squeaking noises
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