Adult, Child, and 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?

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

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

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

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

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

True

False

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

True

False

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

True

False

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

True

False

What does AED stand for?

Advanced Emergency Defibrillator

Automated External Defibrillator

Assisted Electrical Device

Automated Emergency Defibrillation

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

Slow breathing

Coughing

No pulse

Sweating

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

True

False

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

True

False

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

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

Continue CPR

Stop compressions

Reanalyze immediately

Check for breathing

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

True

False

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

One on the chest, one on the back

Both on the lower abdomen

One upper right chest, one lower left side

Both pads on the left side

How many compressions should be given per minute during adult CPR?

60-80

80-100

100-120

120-140

An AED can be used on a wet surface.

True

False

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

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

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

True

False

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

True

False

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

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 universal sign for choking?

Holding the chest

Clutching the throat

Pointing to the mouth

Waving arms

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

Every 30 compressions

Every 5 minutes

Every 2 minutes

Only when exhausted

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

Two thumbs encircling the chest

Two fingers in the center of the chest

One hand on the chest, one on the head

Palm of one hand

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

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

Upper chest

Lower half of the breastbone

Left side of the chest

Abdomen

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

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

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

True

False

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

1 inch

At least 2 inches

3 inches

Half an inch

CPR should be stopped if the victim starts breathing normally.

True

False

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

True

False

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

True

False

What is the compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer in infant CPR?

15:2

20:2

30:2

10:1

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

True

False

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

Bent at the elbows

Straight and locked

Crossed over each other

Relaxed

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

Every 30 compressions

Every 5 minutes

Every 2 minutes

Only when exhausted

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

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

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

True

False

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

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

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

True

False

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

True

False

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

True

False

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

True

False

When using an AED, what is the first step?

Apply the pads

Turn it on

Press the shock button

Check pulse

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