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American Red Cross Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the correct hand placement for adult chest compressions?✔✔ Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest on the lower half of the sternum, with the other hand on top.
When should you use an AED on an unresponsive person?✔✔ As soon as it is available.
What is the first step when using an AED?✔✔ Turn it on and follow the voice prompts.
If an AED advises a shock, what should you do before pressing the shock button?✔✔ Ensure no one is touching the victim.
What should you do if an infant is choking and unable to cough or cry?✔✔ Give 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts. 1 / 4
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How should you check for responsiveness in an infant?✔✔ Tap the foot and shout their name.
How deep should chest compressions be for an infant?✔✔ About 1.5 inches.
How do you open an unconscious person’s airway?✔✔ Use the head tilt-chin lift technique.
If someone is breathing but unresponsive, what should you do?✔✔ Place them in the recovery position and monitor their breathing.
What is the purpose of rescue breathing?✔✔ To provide oxygen to a person who has a pulse but is not breathing.
How often should you give rescue breaths to an adult?✔✔ One breath every 5 to 6 seconds. 2 / 4
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How often should you give rescue breaths to an infant?✔✔ One breath every 3 to 5 seconds.
What should you do if a person is experiencing a severe allergic reaction?✔✔ Assist them with their epinephrine auto-injector if they have one and call 911.
How do you control severe bleeding?✔✔ Apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing and keep adding more dressings if needed.
What should you do if someone is having a seizure?✔✔ Protect them from injury, do not restrain them, and place them on their side after the seizure ends.
How can you recognize a stroke?✔✔ Use the FAST method: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911.
What is the best way to cool a burn? 3 / 4
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✔✔ Run cool (not cold) water over the burn for at least 10 minutes.
What should you do if someone is suffering from heat exhaustion?✔✔ Move them to a cooler place, give small sips of water, and help them rest.
How can you help someone with frostbite?✔✔ Move them to a warm place and gently warm the affected area using warm (not hot) water.
What should you do if a person is in shock?✔✔ Lay them down, keep them warm, and call for emergency help.
How should you care for a suspected broken bone?✔✔ Keep the injured area still, apply a splint if trained, and seek medical attention.
What should you do if someone is exposed to poison?✔✔ Call Poison Control and follow their instructions.
How do you assist someone who is hyperventilating?
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