How deep should chest compressions be for a child?

About one-third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm)

How deep should chest compressions be for an infant?

About one-third the depth of the chest, about 1.5 inches (4 cm)

According to current CPR guidelines, which compression method is preferred for infant CPR when two rescuers are available?

Two-thumb encircling hands technique

Two-finger technique as the first choice

Where are AED pads usually placed on an adult?

One high on the right chest and one on the lower left side

Both on the center of the chest

One on the chest and one on the stomach

If the chest is very wet, what should you do before applying AED pads?

Cover the chest with a towel and shock through it

According to current first aid guidelines, what sequence should you use for a conscious adult who is choking severely?

5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts

For a responsive infant who is choking severely, what should you do?

5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts

Which actions are correct for life-threatening bleeding? (select all that apply)

Add more material on top if blood soaks through

Use a tourniquet for life-threatening bleeding from an arm or leg if needed

Add more material on top if blood soaks through

Use a tourniquet for life-threatening bleeding from an arm or leg if needed

Keep lifting the dressing every few seconds to check

Free CPR, AED & First Aid Practice Test

Test your CPR and first aid knowledge with these 10 carefully selected questions covering adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, choking relief, and bleeding control. All questions are derived from our course materials and are based on current AHA standards and ILCOR Guidelines and Recommendations.

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Question 1 of 10

For adult CPR by a lay rescuer trained to give breaths, what compression-to-breath ratio should you use?

15:230:25:110:2
Question 2 of 10

What is the recommended chest compression rate for adult CPR?

80-100 per minuteAs fast as possible100-120 per minute130-150 per minute
Question 3 of 10

How deep should chest compressions be for a child?

About one-third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm)About 1 inch (2.5 cm)As shallow as possibleAbout 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Question 4 of 10

How deep should chest compressions be for an infant?

About one-third the depth of the chest, about 1.5 inches (4 cm)Exactly 1 inch (2.5 cm)About 3 inches (7.5 cm)As deep as you can push
Question 5 of 10

According to current CPR guidelines, which compression method is preferred for infant CPR when two rescuers are available?

Two-thumb encircling hands techniqueTwo-finger technique as the first choiceOne palm over the chestForearm pressure
Question 6 of 10

Where are AED pads usually placed on an adult?

One high on the right chest and one on the lower left sideOne on each side of the neckBoth on the center of the chestOne on the chest and one on the stomach
Question 7 of 10

If the chest is very wet, what should you do before applying AED pads?

Put the pads on anywayCover the chest with a towel and shock through itSkip the AEDDry the chest quickly
Question 8 of 10

According to current first aid guidelines, what sequence should you use for a conscious adult who is choking severely?

Abdominal thrusts only5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrustsRescue breaths firstChest compressions first
Question 9 of 10

For a responsive infant who is choking severely, what should you do?

5 abdominal thrusts5 back blows and 5 chest thrustsBlind finger sweepCPR right away
Question 10 of 10

Which actions are correct for life-threatening bleeding? (select all that apply)

Select all that apply
Press directly on the woundAdd more material on top if blood soaks throughUse a tourniquet for life-threatening bleeding from an arm or leg if neededKeep lifting the dressing every few seconds to check

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