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American Red Cross EMR Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Which of the following is a sign of a severe allergic reaction?

• Mild itching
• Runny nose

✔✔C. Difficulty breathing and swelling of the face or throat

• Sneezing

How often should you reposition a patient who is immobilized to prevent pressure sores?

• Every 8 hours

✔✔B. Every 2 hours

• Once a day
• Every 4 hours

What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions on an adult?

• One hand on the chest and one on the back

✔✔B. Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top 1 / 4

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• Both hands on the upper chest near the neck
• Fingers interlocked on the side of the chest

When should you activate the emergency medical services (EMS) system?

• After performing all first aid steps

✔✔B. As soon as you determine the situation requires professional help

• Only if the victim asks for it
• When the injury looks serious but not life-threatening

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for adults?

A. 5:1

B. 10:2

✔✔C. 30:2

D. 15:2

What is the first action to take when providing care to a conscious choking adult?

• Perform chest compressions
• Give rescue breaths 2 / 4

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✔✔C. Encourage them to cough forcefully

• Check the victim’s pulse

How should you treat a person who is bleeding heavily from a wound?

• Apply a tourniquet immediately
• Clean the wound with water and leave it open

✔✔C. Apply firm, direct pressure with a clean cloth

• Elevate the wound without applying pressure

Which of the following symptoms indicates a possible concussion?

• Nausea and vomiting
• Persistent headache and confusion

✔✔C. Loss of consciousness even briefly

• All of the above

When caring for a burn victim, what is the first step?

• Apply ice to the burn area

✔✔B. Remove the person from the source of the burn 3 / 4

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• Break any blisters that form
• Cover the burn with butter

How do you recognize that someone is in cardiac arrest?

• They are breathing rapidly
• They are unconscious but have a pulse

✔✔C. They are unresponsive and not breathing normally

• They are coughing persistently

What is the best way to prevent disease transmission when providing emergency care?

• Use gloves and wash hands thoroughly afterward
• Avoid direct contact but do not use gloves

✔✔C. Use personal protective equipment like gloves, masks, and eye protection

• Only use hand sanitizer after care

What should you do if a victim is having a seizure?

• Restrain their movements to prevent injury

✔✔B. Protect them from injury and let the seizure run its course

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