Heartsaver CPR AED Course
Learn essential skills to save lives with our comprehensive Heartsaver CPR AED course.
About the Course
The Heartsaver CPR AED course is designed for individuals with limited or no medical training who need a course completion card for their job or personal reasons. This course, certified by the American Heart Association (AHA), provides the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to emergencies involving cardiac arrest or choking.
Heartsaver CPR AED Pretest
This pretest includes practice questions created by CPR Training Nurse to help you prepare for your Heartsaver CPR AED certification. Note: These are not official exam questions but serve as a helpful study tool.
Practice Questions
Below are sample questions designed to assess your understanding of Heartsaver CPR AED concepts.
- What should you do if you see someone collapse and they are unresponsive?
A. Check for a pulse.
B. Call 911 and begin chest compressions.
C. Wait for someone else to respond.
D. Administer rescue breaths immediately. - How deep should chest compressions be for an adult victim?
A. About 1 inch.
B. About 1.5 inches.
C. At least 2 inches.
D. At least 2.5 inches. - What is the first step in operating an AED?
A. Attach the pads to the victim.
B. Turn on the AED.
C. Analyze the heart rhythm.
D. Deliver a shock. - True/False: You should remove a person’s clothing before applying AED pads.
A. True
B. False - What should you do if a choking adult becomes unresponsive?
A. Begin CPR immediately.
B. Attempt to remove the object with your fingers.
C. Call 911 and wait for EMS.
D. Perform abdominal thrusts until EMS arrives. - What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR?
A. 60-80 compressions per minute.
B. 100-120 compressions per minute.
C. 120-140 compressions per minute.
D. 80-100 compressions per minute. - Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?
A. One on the upper right chest and one on the lower left side.
B. Both pads on the lower chest.
C. Both pads on the upper chest.
D. One on the upper left chest and one on the lower right side. - True/False: It is safe to use an AED on a child under 8 years old if pediatric pads are available.
A. True
B. False
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. A