Adult, Child, and Infant CPR & AED Certification Exam

Adult, Child, & Infant CPR/AED Certification Exam

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Certification Exam: What to Expect

You’ve now completed the required training in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR & AED. This final step—the certification exam—will assess your understanding of key life support principles and your readiness to apply them in real-world situations.

Upon passing, you’ll be eligible to receive an official certification card recognizing your completion of this program. Before starting the exam, please review the format and requirements below.

Exam Overview

50 Questions – Multiple-choice and true/false, covering essential CPR and AED topics.
Randomized Questions – Every exam is unique.
60-Minute Time Limit – Complete the exam within one hour.
All Questions Required – You must answer every question before submitting.
Immediate Feedback – Explanations provided for each response.
Passing Score: 75% – Required for certification.
Three Attempts – You have up to three consecutive tries before a review break.

What to Keep in Mind

Work Solo – No notes, no outside help. Trust yourself!
One Sitting – You cannot pause and return later.
Tech Check – Ensure a stable internet connection and a fully charged device.
Think Clearly – You can review and adjust answers before submitting.
Submit with Confidence – Finalize your exam when ready.

What Happens Next?

Passed? You are now eligible to purchase your official certification card.
Didn’t pass? No worries! You have three consecutive attempts before a review break.

Need Help?

If you encounter technical issues, contact support@firstaidweb.com for assistance.

That’s it—you’re ready. Let’s do this!

A pediatric patient in cardiac arrest should receive chest compressions at a rate of 80 compressions per minute.

True

False

What should you do if the victim is submerged in water and needs an AED?

Skip AED use

Dry the chest before applying pads

Press the shock button anyway

Wait until EMS arrives

During pediatric CPR, the compression depth for infants and children is the same as adults.

True

False

If someone collapses but is still breathing, what should you do?

Begin CPR

Monitor and place in recovery position

Give rescue breaths

Wait for them to wake up

During pediatric CPR, the compression depth for infants and children is the same as adults.

True

False

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

True

False

What is the purpose of defibrillation?

Stop the heart

Restore a normal rhythm

Increase heart rate

Reduce pain

Which of the following is the first step in the Chain of Survival?

Early CPR

Early Defibrillation

Calling 911

Post-cardiac arrest care

What is the most appropriate action if a child is gasping but has a pulse?

Begin chest compressions immediately

Provide rescue breathing at 1 breath every 3-5 seconds

Wait for the child to stop gasping before intervening

Perform the Heimlich maneuver

Where should AED pads be placed on an infant if pediatric pads are not available?

Both pads on the front of the chest

One pad on the chest and one on the back

One pad on each arm

Only one pad should be used

High-quality CPR includes minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.

True

False

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

True

False

What is the correct technique for delivering chest compressions in a 2-rescuer infant CPR scenario?

Use one hand on the chest

Use two fingers on the chest

Use the two-thumb-encircling hands technique

Use two palms on the chest

When using an AED, the rescuer should stand back while the shock is delivered.

True

False

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

Continue CPR

Stop compressions

Reanalyze immediately

Check for breathing

The recommended compression rate for adult CPR is 100-120 per minute.

True

False

When using an AED, what is the first step?

Apply the pads

Turn it on

Press the shock button

Check pulse

A pediatric patient in cardiac arrest should receive chest compressions at a rate of 80 compressions per minute.

True

False

For single-rescuer CPR on an adult, the ratio of compressions to breaths is 30:2.

True

False

A pediatric patient in cardiac arrest should receive chest compressions at a rate of 80 compressions per minute.

True

False

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

Slow breathing

Coughing

No pulse

Sweating

What is the correct technique for delivering chest compressions in a 2-rescuer infant CPR scenario?

Use one hand on the chest

Use two fingers on the chest

Use the two-thumb-encircling hands technique

Use two palms on the chest

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

True

False

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

True

False

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

True

False

Rescue breaths should be given regardless of whether the victim has a pulse.

True

False

What does AED stand for?

Advanced Emergency Defibrillator

Automated External Defibrillator

Assisted Electrical Device

Automated Emergency Defibrillation

What is the universal sign for choking?

Holding the chest

Clutching the throat

Pointing to the mouth

Waving arms

An AED can be used on a wet surface.

True

False

What is the most appropriate action if a child is gasping but has a pulse?

Begin chest compressions immediately

Provide rescue breathing at 1 breath every 3-5 seconds

Wait for the child to stop gasping before intervening

Perform the Heimlich maneuver

Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

Carotid

Brachial

Femoral

Radial

Where should AED pads be placed on an infant if pediatric pads are not available?

Both pads on the front of the chest

One pad on the chest and one on the back

One pad on each arm

Only one pad should be used

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

True

False

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

Shallow compressions

Minimal interruptions

Stopping to check pulse frequently

Slow compression rate

How long should a rescuer check for a pulse before starting chest compressions in an unresponsive child?

At least 15 seconds

No more than 10 seconds

Up to 30 seconds

Pulse check is not needed

For a choking infant, back slaps and chest thrusts are recommended instead of abdominal thrusts.

True

False

What is the recommended ventilation rate for rescue breathing in adults?

1 breath every 3-4 seconds

1 breath every 5-6 seconds

1 breath every 10 seconds

1 breath every second

How long should a rescuer check for a pulse before starting chest compressions in an unresponsive child?

At least 15 seconds

No more than 10 seconds

Up to 30 seconds

Pulse check is not needed

Rescue breaths should be given regardless of whether the victim has a pulse.

True

False

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

True

False

For a choking infant, back slaps and chest thrusts are recommended instead of abdominal thrusts.

True

False

Which of the following is the first step when using an AED on a pediatric patient?

Attach the pads before turning on the AED

Turn on the AED

Deliver a shock before checking for breathing

Skip the AED if CPR is already in progress

What is the recommended ventilation rate for rescue breathing in adults?

1 breath every 3-4 seconds

1 breath every 5-6 seconds

1 breath every 10 seconds

1 breath every second

During pediatric CPR, a child's airway should always be opened using the head tilt-chin lift method unless a spinal injury is suspected.

True

False

During pediatric CPR, a child's airway should always be opened using the head tilt-chin lift method unless a spinal injury is suspected.

True

False

What is the most appropriate action if a child is gasping but has a pulse?

Begin chest compressions immediately

Provide rescue breathing at 1 breath every 3-5 seconds

Wait for the child to stop gasping before intervening

Perform the Heimlich maneuver

When giving compressions to an adult, what should your arms be like?

Bent at the elbows

Straight and locked

Crossed over each other

Relaxed

Where should AED pads be placed on an infant if pediatric pads are not available?

Both pads on the front of the chest

One pad on the chest and one on the back

One pad on each arm

Only one pad should be used

If a person is gasping but has no pulse, what should you do?

Perform Heimlich maneuver

Do nothing

Begin CPR

Give rescue breaths only

What should you do if the victim is submerged in water and needs an AED?

Skip AED use

Dry the chest before applying pads

Press the shock button anyway

Wait until EMS arrives

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