CPR / AED / First Aid Certification Test

1.) While performing CPR your chest compressions should be:

A. Gentle and slow

B. Hard but slow with frequent interruptions to check for a puls

C. Hard and fast, with as few interruptions as possible.

D. Gentle but fast

2.) Another name for a heart attack is:

A. Myocardial infarction

B. Cardiovascular infraction

C. Commotio cordis

D. Angina

3.) What should you do first if you discover a baby or child who isn‟t breathing?

A. Give 30 chest compressions

B. Give 15 chest compressions

C. Give 5 rescue breaths

D. Give 2 rescue breaths

4.) Effective CPR can be performed in a bed

A. True

B. False

5.) It is important for everyone to “stand clear” before using an AED to deliver a shock because:

A. The AED may not deliver the correct shock to the victim.

B. The AED will not work unless you stand clear.

C. The victim‘s arm may swing out and strike you when the shock is delivered.

D. You or someone else could get shocked.

6.) When using an AED:

A. Check for a pulse while the device is delivering a shock.

B. Dry the victim‘s chest thoroughly using alcohol and gauze pads.

C. Place the victim on his or her side.

D. Remove any patches you see on the victim‘s chest.

7) You are a lone first aider and have an unconscious non-breathing adult, what should you do first?

A. Start CPR with 30 chest compressions.

B. Give five initial rescue breaths.

C. Call 911/112 requesting AED (defibrillator) and ambulance.

D. Give two initial rescue breaths.

8) How should you open the airway of an unconscious casualty?

A. Head tilt and chin lift.

B. Jaw thrust.

9) Which test should you use if you suspect that a casualty has had a stroke?

A. Face, Arms, Speech, Test.

B. Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive.

C. Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation.

D. Pulse, Respiratory Rate, Temperature

10) What should your first action be when treating an electrical burn?

A. Ensure that the casualty is still breathing.

B. Wash the burn with cold water.

C. Check for danger and ensure that contact with the electrical source is broken.

D. Check for level of response.