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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Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

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

When using an AED, what is the first step?

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

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

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

A single rescuer should use the two-thumb-encircling technique when performing chest compressions on an infant.

What is the first step in CPR?

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

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

You should check the victim’s pulse every 10 seconds during CPR.

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

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

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

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

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

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

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

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

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

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

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

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

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

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

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

Defibrillation is the most effective way to restore a normal heart rhythm in cardiac arrest.

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

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

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