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CPR Practice Test: 25 Questions and Answers
Test your knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with the CPR practice test below. It includes 25 CPR questions and answers in a multiple-choice format (MCQs) to assess your understanding of CPR techniques, chest compressions, rescue breathing, and AED use. Receive instant feedback, track your progress, and retake the quiz as often as needed to strengthen your CPR knowledge. Aim for a score of 84% or higher to confidently prepare for your CPR certification test.
1. What Should You Do First When You Find an Unresponsive Person?
- Begin rescue breathing
- Check for responsiveness and normal breathing
- Give two rescue breaths
- Apply the AED immediately
2. When Should CPR Be Started on an Adult?
- When the person is unconscious but breathing normally
- When the person is responsive but has chest pain
- When the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally or is only gasping
- When the person has a minor injury
3. What Is the Recommended Chest Compression Rate for Adult CPR?
- 60–80 compressions per minute
- 80–100 compressions per minute
- 100–120 compressions per minute
- 120–140 compressions per minute
4. How Deep Should Chest Compressions Be for an Adult?
- At least 1 inch
- At least 1.5 inches
- At least 2 inches
- More than 3 inches
5. Where Should You Place Your Hands for Adult Chest Compressions?
- On the upper portion of the chest
- Over the left side of the chest
- On the center of the chest, on the lower half of the sternum
- Directly over the ribs
6. What Compression-To-Ventilation Ratio Is Used for Single-Rescuer Adult CPR?
- 15:2
- 20:2
- 30:2
- 30:1
7. What Is the Purpose of Allowing Complete Chest Recoil Between Compressions?
- To reduce the compression rate
- To allow the heart to refill with blood
- To prevent the AED from analyzing the rhythm
- To make rescue breaths easier
8. What Should You Do If an Adult Is Unresponsive and Only Gasping?
- Wait until normal breathing stops completely
- Place the person in the recovery position
- Treat the gasping as abnormal breathing and begin CPR
- Give water and monitor the person
9. What Is the Primary Purpose of an AED?
- Measure blood pressure
- Deliver medication
- Provide oxygen continuously
- Analyze the heart rhythm and deliver a shock when indicated
10. When Should an AED Be Used During Cardiac Arrest?
- Only after 10 minutes of CPR
- Only when a healthcare professional arrives
- Only after the person begins breathing
- As soon as it is available
11. What Should Rescuers Do While an AED Is Analyzing the Person's Heart Rhythm?
- Continue chest compressions
- Give rescue breaths
- Do not touch the person
- Remove the AED pads
12. What Should Everyone Do When the AED Is About to Deliver a Shock?
- Continue compressions
- Make sure no one is touching the person
- Hold the person's legs
- Remove the AED pads
13. What Should You Do Immediately After an AED Delivers a Shock?
- Check for a pulse for 2 minutes
- Remove the AED
- Resume CPR, beginning with chest compressions
- Give five rescue breaths
14. How Long Should You Spend Checking an Adult for a Pulse?
- No more than 10 seconds
- 20 seconds
- 30 seconds
- 1 minute
15. What Is the Recommended Compression Rate for High-Quality CPR?
- 70–90 per minute
- 80–100 per minute
- 100–120 per minute
- 130–150 per minute
16. Why Should Interruptions in Chest Compressions Be Minimized?
- Interruptions reduce blood flow generated by CPR
- Interruptions make rescue breaths unnecessary
- Interruptions prevent AED pads from working
- Interruptions increase the compression depth
17. When Should Rescuers Switch the Person Performing Chest Compressions During a Team Response?
- Every 30 seconds
- About every 2 minutes or sooner if the compressor becomes fatigued
- Only after the AED delivers a shock
- Only when EMS arrives
18. What Should You Do If You Are Alone With an Unresponsive Adult and Have a Mobile Phone?
- Leave immediately without calling for help
- Activate the emergency response system and retrieve/use an AED if available, then begin CPR
- Give five rescue breaths before calling for help
- Wait for another person to arrive
19. What Is the Purpose of Rescue Breaths During CPR?
- To lower the person's heart rate
- To provide ventilation and oxygen to the lungs
- To restart the heart directly
- To prevent chest recoil
20. What Should You Do If a Rescue Breath Does Not Make the Person's Chest Visibly Rise?
- Give repeated rapid breaths
- Begin abdominal thrusts
- Stop CPR permanently
- Reposition the airway and attempt another breath
21. Which Action Helps Maintain High-Quality Chest Compressions?
- Leaning on the chest between compressions
- Compressing at an inconsistent rate
- Allowing complete chest recoil
- Frequently stopping to check for a pulse
22. What Is Chest Compression Fraction (CCF)?
- The percentage of CPR time spent performing chest compressions
- The percentage of breaths given during CPR
- The percentage of AED shocks delivered
- The percentage of compressions that are too shallow
23. Which Approach Helps Maintain a High Chest Compression Fraction During Team CPR?
- Frequent unnecessary pauses
- Coordinated team roles and minimizing interruptions
- Having several rescuers perform compressions simultaneously
- Checking the pulse after every compression
24. What Should You Do If the Scene Becomes Unsafe While Performing CPR?
- Continue CPR regardless of the danger
- Wait for the person to regain consciousness
- Remove the AED pads and leave the person
- Move to a safe location when possible and continue care
25. When Should CPR Generally Be Continued?
- Until the rescuer becomes tired after one minute
- Until the person shows signs of life, another trained responder takes over, the scene becomes unsafe, or the rescuer is physically unable to continue
- Until the AED is turned off
- Until the first compression causes movement