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Red Cross CPR/AED, First Aid Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if a person collapses and their smartwatch alerts you to a possible heart issue?✔✔ Follow standard emergency procedures: check for responsiveness, call for help, and begin CPR if necessary.
How do you ensure that compressions are being delivered at the correct rate?✔✔ Perform chest compressions at a rate of 100–120 per minute.
What should you do if a victim's chest is wet before applying AED pads?✔✔ Dry the chest completely to ensure proper pad adhesion and effective shock delivery.
If an unconscious person has a medical ID bracelet, how should you use this information?✔✔ Read the bracelet for relevant medical conditions and inform emergency responders.
What should you do if a choking person signals they no longer need help? 1 / 3
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✔✔ Monitor them closely, as airway swelling or obstruction can still occur.
What action should you take if a person in cardiac arrest has a tattoo stating "Do Not Resuscitate"?✔✔ Follow standard CPR and AED procedures unless legal documentation is available.
Why should you avoid performing rescue breaths too forcefully?✔✔ Excessive force can cause air to enter the stomach, increasing the risk of vomiting and aspiration.
What should you do if an AED malfunctions during use?✔✔ Continue CPR and use another AED if available.
How do you respond if a person regains a pulse but remains unconscious after CPR?✔✔ Place them in the recovery position and monitor their breathing until help arrives.
What should you do if an AED advises "No Shock Needed"?✔✔ Resume CPR immediately and continue following AED prompts. 2 / 3
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How do you treat a person who has been struck by lightning and is unresponsive?✔✔ Begin CPR immediately, as electrical injuries can cause cardiac arrest.
What should you do if you suspect a drowning victim has spinal trauma?✔✔ Keep their head, neck, and back stabilized while providing rescue breaths in the water if needed.
How can you modify CPR for a person experiencing a traumatic chest injury?✔✔ Perform compressions carefully, but still ensure adequate depth.
What should you do if a person with asthma collapses and is unresponsive?✔✔ Begin CPR immediately, as severe asthma attacks can cause cardiac arrest.
What is the first step in assisting a person who has inhaled toxic fumes?✔✔ Move them to fresh air while ensuring your own safety.
How should you treat a victim who has a deep puncture wound from a sharp object?
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