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CPR Test-American Red Cross Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How long should you check for a pulse before starting CPR?✔✔No more than 10 seconds
What should you do if you find an unresponsive person with normal breathing?✔✔Place them in a recovery position and monitor them
What is the main purpose of chest compressions?✔✔To pump blood to the brain and vital organs
How should you adjust CPR if the victim has a pacemaker?✔✔Place the AED pads slightly away from the device
What should you do if an AED is not available?✔✔Continue CPR until emergency responders arrive
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Why is teamwork important in a CPR rescue?✔✔It allows rescuers to switch roles and reduce fatigue
How do you know if a victim is in cardiac arrest?✔✔They are unresponsive and not breathing normally
What should you do if a person is coughing forcefully after choking?✔✔Encourage them to keep coughing until the object is expelled
What should you do if you suspect a stroke?✔✔Use the FAST method: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911
Why is early defibrillation important?✔✔It can restore a normal heart rhythm and improve survival chances
What is the first thing you should do when using an AED?✔✔Turn it on and follow the voice prompts
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What should you do if you are unsure whether someone needs CPR?✔✔Start CPR—doing something is better than doing nothing
What is the first step when approaching an unresponsive person?✔✔Check the scene for safety and assess responsiveness
How do you check if a person is breathing?✔✔Look, listen, and feel for breathing for no more than 10 seconds
What should you do if a person is unresponsive and not breathing?✔✔Begin CPR immediately
What is the correct rate of chest compressions during CPR?✔✔100 to 120 compressions per minute
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult?✔✔At least 2 inches
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