Standard First Aid & CPR (Canada) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

Question 1

When should you stop performing CPR?

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When the victim recovers, a health professional takes over, or you are physically unable to continue. Continue CPR until the person responds/breathes normally, a professional takes over, or you cannot physically continue.

Question 2

Why is it important to minimize interruptions to chest compressions?

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To keep blood flowing to the brain and heart. Every pause in compressions stops blood flow. Keep interruptions as short as possible to maintain circulation.

Question 3

What does the abbreviation AED stand for?

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Automated External Defibrillator. AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. It analyses the heart rhythm and can deliver a shock if needed.

Question 4

While an AED is analysing the heart rhythm or delivering a shock, you should:

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Make sure nobody is touching the victim. No one should touch the victim during analysis or shock delivery, to ensure an accurate reading and rescuer safety.

Question 5

Where are AED pads usually placed on an adult?

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Upper right chest and lower left side of the chest. Standard placement is one pad on the upper right chest and one on the lower left side, following the diagrams on the pads.

Question 6

If the AED advises 'no shock advised', what should you do?

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Continue CPR immediately, starting with compressions. If no shock is advised, resume CPR straight away and follow the AED prompts, which will re-analyse periodically.

Question 7

Can an AED be used on a child?

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Yes; use paediatric pads/settings if available, otherwise use adult pads. An AED can be used on children. Use child pads or the paediatric setting if available; if not, adult pads can be used.

Question 8

Before attaching AED pads, you should make sure the chest is:

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Bare and dry. The chest must be bare and dry so the pads stick well and conduct the shock safely.

Question 9

A rescuer is unwilling or unable to give rescue breaths. What should they do?

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Give continuous chest compressions (compression-only CPR). If you cannot or will not give breaths, give continuous chest compressions. This is far better than doing nothing.

Question 10

What CPR ratio does a single rescuer use for a child (1 year to puberty)?

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30 to 2. A single lay rescuer uses 30 compressions to 2 breaths for children, the same ratio as for adults.

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