Heartsaver CPR & AED Test

What is the first step in assessing an unresponsive person?

• Check for breathing

• Start chest compressions

• Activate the emergency response system

• Tap and shout to check responsiveness

When checking for normal breathing, how long should you scan for breathing?

• At least 3 seconds

• A minimum of 5 seconds and no more than 10 seconds

• Exactly 15 seconds

• More than 20 seconds

What is the correct hand placement for adult chest compressions?

• Center of the abdomen

• Upper half of the sternum

• Lower half of the breastbone

• Left side of the chest

What is the correct compression rate for adult CPR?

• 60-80 compressions per minute

• 80-100 compressions per minute

• 100-120 compressions per minute

• 120-140 compressions per minute

What is the correct depth of compressions for an adult?

• At least 1 inch

• At least 2 inches

• No more than 1.5 inches

• Exactly 3 inches

When should you use an AED on an unresponsive person?

• Immediately after recognizing cardiac arrest

• After 5 minutes of CPR

• Only if EMS personnel instruct you to do so

• After performing 10 rescue breaths

What should you do if an AED prompts "No Shock Advised"?

• Continue CPR immediately

• Check for a pulse

• Turn off the AED

• Wait for EMS to arrive

When using an AED, where should the pads be placed on an adult?

• On the left and right sides of the chest

• One pad on the upper right chest, the other on the lower left side

• Both pads on the center of the chest

• One pad on the back, the other on the chest

What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 10:1

• 5:1

How should you open the airway of an unresponsive person without a suspected neck injury?

• Head tilt-chin lift

• Jaw thrust

• Turn them on their side

• Shake them gently