Heartsaver Friends and Family Course
Essential training for non-professionals to respond to emergencies and save lives.
About the Course
The Heartsaver Friends and Family course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn CPR, AED usage, and basic first aid without needing a certification. This American Heart Association (AHA)-designed program is perfect for parents, caregivers, and community members who wish to be prepared for emergencies.
Heartsaver Friends and Family Pretest
Practice questions below are created by CPR Training Nurse to help reinforce your understanding of the material. These are not official exam questions but are designed for educational purposes.
Practice Questions
Review the following questions to test your knowledge of CPR, AED, and basic first aid techniques:
- What is the first action you should take when you see someone collapse?
A. Call 911 immediately.
B. Check the scene for safety.
C. Begin CPR immediately.
D. Look for an AED. - How many chest compressions should you give in one cycle of CPR for an adult?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 30
D. 50 - When using an AED, what is the purpose of the pads?
A. To monitor the victim’s pulse.
B. To deliver an electrical shock.
C. To provide ventilation.
D. To stabilize the chest. - True/False: You should always tilt the victim’s head back to open their airway before giving rescue breaths.
A. True
B. False - What is the correct response for a choking infant?
A. Perform abdominal thrusts.
B. Administer rescue breaths.
C. Give back slaps and chest thrusts.
D. Call 911 and wait for help. - What is the compression-to-breath ratio for performing CPR on an adult?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 10:1
D. 50:5 - What is the first thing to do when treating a burn victim?
A. Apply ice directly to the burn.
B. Run cool water over the burn.
C. Cover the burn with ointment.
D. Wrap the burn in a warm cloth. - True/False: You should remove any large debris or embedded objects from a wound before applying first aid.
A. True
B. False
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. B