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CPR Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What sound should you listen for when checking an unresponsive victim’s breathing?✔✔ Listen for normal breathing sounds—agonal gasps (irregular, snoring-like breaths) do not count as normal.
How do you position a choking adult before giving abdominal thrusts?✔✔ Stand behind them, wrap your arms around their waist, and place a fist just above their navel.
What should you do if a victim starts vomiting during CPR?✔✔ Roll them onto their side to clear the airway, wipe out the mouth, then resume CPR.
Why is it unsafe to perform CPR on a victim lying on a soft couch?✔✔ Soft surfaces prevent effective chest compressions—always move them to a firm, flat surface.
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How can you confirm a victim in cardiac arrest has no pulse?✔✔ Check the carotid artery (neck) for no more than 10 seconds—if unsure, begin CPR.
What is the first step when an AED arrives at the scene?✔✔ Turn it on and follow the voice prompts—it will guide you through pad placement and analysis.
Why should you avoid touching the victim while the AED analyzes their heart rhythm?✔✔ Movement can interfere with the AED’s ability to detect a shockable rhythm.
What should you do if a victim’s chest doesn’t rise during rescue breaths?✔✔ Re-tilt their head, ensure a proper seal, and try again—if no rise, check for blockages.
How do you modify CPR for a victim with a recent sternum surgery?✔✔ Compress slightly higher on the chest to avoid the incision site, but ensure depth is adequate.
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✔✔ Keep it in a visible, accessible location with charged batteries and checked pads.
Why is it critical to start CPR immediately in cardiac arrest?✔✔ Brain damage begins after 4–6 minutes without oxygen—CPR buys time until advanced help arrives.
How do you assist a choking victim who is obese or pregnant?✔✔ Use chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts to avoid harming the abdomen or fetus.
What should you do if you hear cracking sounds during chest compressions?✔✔ Continue CPR—rib fractures can happen but are less dangerous than stopping compressions.
How do you protect a victim from hypothermia during outdoor CPR?✔✔ Place blankets or clothing under/over them, but prioritize compressions over warming.
Why must AED pads not overlap on a small child’s chest?
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