American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid |Final Written Exam| Updated 2024/2025
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American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid
|Final Written Exam| Updated 2024/2025
What is the most critical step to take before providing care to a victim in an emergency?
Ensure the scene is safe for both the rescuer and the victim.
In a case of cardiac arrest, what is the recommended compression...
American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid
|Final Written Exam| Updated 2024/2025
What is the most critical step to take before providing care to a victim in an emergency?
Ensure the scene is safe for both the rescuer and the victim.
In a case of cardiac arrest, what is the recommended compression rate during CPR for adults?
100 to 120 compressions per minute.
If you are performing CPR and the AED advises a shock, what should you do immediately after
delivering the shock?
Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions.
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for one-rescuer CPR on an adult?
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
When should you call 911 in an emergency situation?
When a victim is unresponsive, has trouble breathing, or has a severe injury.
What should you do if a patient is choking but can still cough forcefully?
Encourage them to continue coughing to expel the obstruction.
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, What is the purpose of using an AED?
To analyze the heart rhythm and deliver a shock if necessary to restore a normal rhythm.
What is the first step when you find a victim unresponsive and not breathing?
Call 911 and begin CPR immediately.
When assessing a patient’s responsiveness, which acronym is used to remember the levels of
consciousness?
AVPU (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive).
What is the appropriate action for a patient who is showing signs of shock?
Lay them down, keep them warm, and elevate their legs if no injury is suspected.
If an adult is experiencing severe allergic reaction and has an epinephrine auto-injector, what is
the first step?
Administer the epinephrine auto-injector as directed and call for emergency assistance.
What is the first action to take if a patient is bleeding profusely?
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
When using an AED on a child, what should you do if pediatric pads are not available?
Use adult pads, placing them in an anterior-posterior position.
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