CPR/BLS For All Ages: Course

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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.

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

What is the recommended hand placement for two-rescuer infant CPR?

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

If an AED is not available, you should wait for help before doing anything.

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

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

When using an AED, what is the first step?

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

CPR should be stopped if the victim starts breathing normally.

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

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

Chest compressions should be at least 3 inches deep in adult CPR.

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

What is the recommended hand placement for two-rescuer infant CPR?

What does AED stand for?

What is the first step in CPR?

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

If a victim has a hairy chest and you need to use an AED, what should you do?

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

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

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

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?

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

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

If someone collapses, you should first call for emergency help before starting CPR.

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

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

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

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

How deep should chest compressions be for a 12-year-old child?

What is the first step in CPR?

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

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

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

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

It is safe to use an AED on a person with a pacemaker.

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

If a victim has a hairy chest and you need to use an AED, what should you do?

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

How often should you switch rescuers during two-rescuer CPR?

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

What is the universal sign for choking?

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.