Heartsaver Pediatric CPR AED Course
Focused training for emergencies involving infants and children.
About the Course
The Heartsaver Pediatric CPR AED course is specifically designed for parents, teachers, and caregivers who need to learn life-saving skills for infants and children. This course, certified by the American Heart Association (AHA), prepares participants to handle emergencies with confidence and competence.
Heartsaver Pediatric CPR AED Pretest
The following practice questions were created by CPR Training Nurse to help you prepare for the Heartsaver Pediatric CPR AED course. These questions are for study purposes only and are not official exam content.
Practice Questions
Test your knowledge with these pediatric-focused questions:
- What is the compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on an infant?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 20:2
D. 10:1 - Where should you check for a pulse on an unresponsive infant?
A. Radial artery
B. Carotid artery
C. Brachial artery
D. Femoral artery - What is the depth of chest compressions for a child?
A. About 1 inch
B. About 1.5 inches
C. About 2 inches
D. About 2.5 inches - True/False: You can use adult AED pads on a child if pediatric pads are not available.
A. True
B. False - What is the correct action if a choking infant becomes unresponsive?
A. Attempt back slaps
B. Begin CPR immediately
C. Perform abdominal thrusts
D. Call 911 and wait for EMS - When performing CPR on a child, what is the recommended compression rate?
A. 60-80 compressions per minute
B. 80-100 compressions per minute
C. 100-120 compressions per minute
D. 120-140 compressions per minute - Where should you place your hands for chest compressions on a child?
A. Center of the chest, one hand
B. Center of the chest, two hands
C. Lower left chest
D. Upper right chest - True/False: It is safe to perform rescue breaths on an infant without a mask if no barriers are available.
A. True
B. False
Answers:
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. A
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. A