First Aid / CPR / AED (US) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

Question 1

In the emergency action steps (Check–Call–Care), what is the FIRST thing you should do?

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Check the scene to make sure it is safe. Begin with CHECK: make sure the scene is safe for you and others before approaching, then check the person.

Question 2

What is the correct order of the emergency action steps?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Check, Call, Care. The emergency action steps are Check the scene and the person, Call 911, then Care for the person.

Question 3

What is the very first thing you should do on arriving at an emergency scene?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Check the area for danger to yourself and others. Checking for danger first protects you, the victim and bystanders. An injured rescuer cannot help anyone.

Question 4

How should you check whether a collapsed person is responsive?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Talk to them and gently squeeze their shoulders ('talk and touch'). Check response by talking and touching: give a simple command and gently squeeze the shoulders. Never shake a victim violently.

Question 5

What is the emergency telephone number for an ambulance in the United States?

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911. 911 is the emergency number in the United States. Call 911 for police, fire, or ambulance.

Question 6

An adult collapses, is unresponsive and is NOT breathing normally. What should you do?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Begin CPR (chest compressions and rescue breaths). An unresponsive victim who is not breathing normally is in cardiac arrest. Start CPR immediately and send for an AED.

Question 7

A victim is unresponsive but IS breathing normally. What is the best position for them?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

On their side in the recovery position. An unconscious victim who is breathing should be placed on their side (recovery position) to keep the airway clear and let fluids drain.

Question 8

Why is the recovery (side) position used for an unconscious, breathing victim?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

It keeps the airway open and lets fluids drain so they do not choke. On their side, the tongue is less likely to block the airway and any vomit or fluid can drain out rather than being inhaled.

Question 9

How do you open the airway of an unconscious adult?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Tilt the head back and lift the chin. A gentle head-tilt and chin-lift moves the tongue away from the back of the throat and opens the airway.

Question 10

You are alone with an unresponsive adult and have a cell phone. What should you do?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Call 911, put it on speaker, and stay with the victim to give CPR. Call 911 on speaker so you can follow the dispatcher's instructions and start CPR without leaving the victim.

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