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The American Heart Association CPR Test is a sample test to improve your knowledge and better prepare for a your CPR test. This test consists of 10 questions and takes less than 5 mins to complete. It’s free to take as many times as you like. We require your name and email address before you can view results.
Here are 10 multiple-choice questions designed to help prepare for the AHA (American Heart Association) CPR Certification Exam. These cover key topics from the Basic Life Support (BLS) curriculum:
1. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. 20:2
Answer: B. 30:2
2. What is the first step you should take when you see someone collapse?
A. Check for breathing
B. Start chest compressions
C. Check the scene for safety
D. Look for a defibrillator
Answer: C. Check the scene for safety
3. How deep should chest compressions be on an adult victim?
A. At least 1 inch
B. At least 2 inches
C. About 3 inches
D. Just enough to see the chest rise
Answer: B. At least 2 inches
4. What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult?
A. One hand on the chest, the other on the forehead
B. Two fingers on the lower sternum
C. Heel of one hand on the center of the chest, other hand on top
D. Fingers interlocked over the lower ribs
Answer: C. Heel of one hand on the center of the chest, other hand on top
5. When should you use an AED on a child under 8 years old?
A. Never
B. Only after 5 minutes of CPR
C. As soon as it arrives and is ready to use
D. Only if you are sure the child has no pulse
Answer: C. As soon as it arrives and is ready to use
6. How do you check for responsiveness in an unresponsive adult?
A. Look at the pupils
B. Check for a pulse
C. Tap their shoulder and shout “Are you OK?”
D. Shake them vigorously
Answer: C. Tap their shoulder and shout “Are you OK?”
7. What is the preferred method of delivering breaths during CPR if a bag-mask device is available and two rescuers are present?
A. Mouth-to-mouth
B. Mouth-to-nose
C. Bag-mask with one rescuer
D. Bag-mask with two rescuers
Answer: D. Bag-mask with two rescuers
8. What should you do if the chest does not rise with the first rescue breath?
A. Give another breath harder
B. Start compressions
C. Reopen the airway and try again
D. Check for a pulse
Answer: C. Reopen the airway and try again
9. What is the compression rate for high-quality CPR on an adult?
A. At least 60 per minute
B. At least 80 per minute
C. 100–120 per minute
D. 120–140 per minute
Answer: C. 100–120 per minute
10. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for 2-rescuer infant CPR?
A. 30:2
B. 15:2
C. 5:1
D. 10:2
Answer: B. 15:2
(Note: we are not affiliated with AHA and this is not an official test) More information about how to prepare for your CPR test
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The American Heart Association CPR Test is a sample test to improve your knowledge and better prepare for a your CPR test. This test consists of 10 questions and takes less than 5 mins to complete. It’s free to take as many times as you like. We require your name and email address before you can view results. [pcld_registration um_form_id=3776 quiz_slug=”/start-aha-cpr-quiz/” button=”Start The Quiz”] (Note: we are not affiliated with AHA and this is not an official test) More information about how to prepare for your CPR test
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