American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor/IT Recertification Assessment Latest Update 2025-2026 50 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
A cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths in CPR is: - CORRECT ANSWER: d.30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths.
A participant is having trouble finding the proper hand placement for CPR. Which is the best statement you can make to help the participant? - CORRECT ANSWER: a. "The steps leading up to initiating CPR are good; now try finding the center of the chest for compressions. That will be the spot you want to aim for."
A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER: b. Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place.
A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER: b. Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
About how many seconds should you check for breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER: a. At
least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds
Before practicing on a manikin, you should tell participants to: - CORRECT ANSWER: d.All of the above.
During skill sessions, instructors are responsible for: - CORRECT ANSWER: c.Observing and evaluating the skill performance of each participant by using the skill assessment tools.
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Health and safety procedures are incorporated into the First Aid/CPR/AED program to: -
CORRECT ANSWER: d. All of the above.
If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an infant), you should: - CORRECT ANSWER: d. Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back.
If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER: c. Resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious
sign of life.
In what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet? - CORRECT
ANSWER:
Instructors are required to use the video segments in the Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program because: - CORRECT ANSWER: d. They provide consistent explanations and demonstrations of skills to the standard.
Participants have a better chance of performing skills properly if they: - CORRECT
ANSWER: d. All of the above.
To give chest compressions to an adult, your hands should be placed: - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. In the middle of the chest along the breastbone.
To have a successful skill session, instructors: - CORRECT ANSWER:
To meet the objectives of the course and ensure standardized course delivery, the
course outline and lesson plans must be followed. - CORRECT ANSWER: a. True
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