RCI Red Cross Instructor First Aid & CPR Training 2

Question 1

When using an AED on a child (1–8 years), which modification is recommended if pediatric pads are unavailable?

Accepted Answer

Use adult pads placed front-to-back (anterior-posterior) if they do not touch each other

Answer

If pediatric pads are unavailable, adult pads may be used on a child if placed anterior-posteriorly so they do not touch each other.

Question 2

As a Red Cross instructor, you notice a student performing rescue breaths too forcefully during CPR practice. What is the primary risk of excessive ventilation force?

Accepted Answer

Gastric inflation leading to possible regurgitation and aspiration

Answer

Excessive breath force causes gastric inflation, which increases the risk of regurgitation and aspiration during CPR.

Question 3

In the Red Cross Instructor course, what is the minimum compression-to-ventilation ratio taught for single-rescuer adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

The American Red Cross teaches a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR.

Question 4

During a first aid class demonstration, a student asks about the correct hand position for adult chest compressions. Which answer is correct?

Accepted Answer

Both hands interlaced on the center of the chest on the lower half of the sternum

Answer

Compressions should be delivered with both interlaced hands on the center (lower half) of the sternum to avoid xiphoid and rib injuries.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the 'Chain of Survival' concept that Red Cross instructors are expected to teach?

Accepted Answer

A sequence: recognize → call 911 → start CPR → use AED → advanced care

Answer

The Chain of Survival is a sequence of steps—early recognition, activation of EMS, early CPR, early defibrillation, and advanced care—that maximizes cardiac arrest survival.

(RCI) Red Cross Instructor Certification Practice Test

(RCI) Red Cross Instructor Certification Practice Test

RCI Red Cross Instructor First Aid & CPR Training 2