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Key Facts: AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Exam

84%

Knowledge Exam Passing Score

AHA

100-120/min

Adult & Child Compression Rate

2025 AHA Guidelines

≥2 in

Adult Compression Depth

2025 AHA Guidelines

30:2

Single-Rescuer Compression-to-Breath Ratio

2025 AHA Guidelines

~1.5 in

Infant Compression Depth

2025 AHA Guidelines

2 years

Course Completion Card Validity

AHA

100

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AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is the American Heart Association's lay-responder and workplace course teaching first aid, adult/child/infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief. It is an OSHA-aligned workplace responder credential required for many jobs (childcare, teachers, fitness, construction, security) and is taught against the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC. The official blended path combines a multiple-choice knowledge exam (about 84% to pass) with an in-person hands-on skills test. This free practice bank contains 100 selected-response knowledge questions covering first aid basics, medical and injury emergencies, environmental emergencies, adult/child/infant CPR & AED, and choking relief.

Sample AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Practice Questions

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1What is the very first thing a Heartsaver rescuer should do before approaching an injured or ill person?
A.Make sure the scene is safe for you and the victim
B.Begin chest compressions immediately
C.Check the person's blood sugar
D.Call the person's family
Explanation: AHA teaches that scene safety always comes first. A rescuer who becomes a second victim cannot help anyone, so you must look for hazards (traffic, fire, electricity, violence) before approaching.
2After confirming the scene is safe, how should you check whether an adult who collapsed is responsive?
A.Shake the person hard and lift their head
B.Tap the shoulders and shout, 'Are you OK?'
C.Pour water on the person's face
D.Pinch the person's cheek and wait 60 seconds
Explanation: To check responsiveness, tap the person's shoulders and shout to see if they respond. This quick check determines whether you need to phone for help and start care.
3Why do Heartsaver rescuers wear protective equipment such as gloves when giving first aid?
A.To keep their hands warm
B.Because it is legally required in all states
C.To create a barrier against blood and body fluids
D.To make compressions easier to perform
Explanation: Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves puts a barrier between you and a victim's blood or body fluids, reducing the risk of disease transmission for both of you.
4What is the safest way to remove disposable gloves after giving first aid?
A.Pull each glove off by the fingertips and shake them out
B.Rinse the gloves under water before removing them
C.Cut the gloves off with scissors
D.Grip the outside of one glove, peel it off inside-out, then slide a bare finger under the second glove and peel it off over the first
Explanation: Proper glove removal keeps contaminated surfaces on the inside. Grip the outside of one glove and peel it off inside-out, then slide a clean finger inside the wrist of the second glove and peel it off over the first, trapping both inside.
5After removing your gloves and finishing care, what should you do for hand hygiene?
A.Wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap is unavailable
B.Nothing — the gloves protected your hands completely
C.Wipe your hands on your clothing
D.Rinse with plain water only
Explanation: Even after wearing gloves, you should wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
6You find an adult lying on the ground who is not moving. After checking the scene, what should you do next?
A.Move the person to a more comfortable spot
B.Check for responsiveness and, if unresponsive, phone or send someone to phone 9-1-1 and get an AED
C.Give the person something to drink
D.Wait five minutes to see if they wake up
Explanation: The Heartsaver action sequence is: ensure scene safety, check responsiveness, then phone 9-1-1 (or send someone) and get an AED if the person is unresponsive. Early activation of EMS is critical.
7When you phone 9-1-1 for an emergency, what should you do at the end of the call?
A.Hang up as soon as you give the address
B.Hang up and call back if needed
C.Stay on the line until the dispatcher tells you it is OK to hang up
D.Put the phone in your pocket and continue care
Explanation: Stay on the line so the dispatcher can collect information and give you instructions. Do not hang up until the dispatcher tells you to.
8What does it mean to 'find the problem' in the Heartsaver first aid approach?
A.Diagnose the exact medical condition like a doctor
B.Search the person's belongings for medication
C.Ask bystanders to vote on what is wrong
D.Look the person over for clues to what is wrong while checking for life-threatening conditions
Explanation: Finding the problem means checking the person from head to toe and gathering clues (medical alert jewelry, what happened, what the person says) to decide what first aid is needed — not making a medical diagnosis.
9A coworker suddenly collapses. Which finding tells you to start CPR immediately?
A.The person is unresponsive and not breathing normally (only gasping or not breathing)
B.The person is talking but confused
C.The person is breathing fast and sweating
D.The person is holding their chest and groaning
Explanation: CPR is started when a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. Agonal gasping is not normal breathing and is a sign of cardiac arrest.
10Why is it important to tell an emergency dispatcher your exact location?
A.So they can mail a report later
B.So responders can reach the scene quickly without delay
C.Because it is required to receive a refund
D.To verify your phone number
Explanation: Giving a precise location lets EMS find the emergency without delay. Time matters in emergencies, and unclear locations slow the response.

About the AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Exam

The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is the American Heart Association's lay-responder and workplace course covering first aid, CPR, and AED use. The blended/online path includes a multiple-choice knowledge exam plus a hands-on skills test, with about 84% needed to pass the knowledge portion.

Assessment

Multiple-choice knowledge exam plus a hands-on skills test (official AHA Heartsaver blended path); this practice bank is 100 selected-response knowledge items aligned to the 2025 AHA Guidelines

Time Limit

Course-dependent

Passing Score

84% (knowledge exam)

Exam Fee

Varies by AHA Training Center (American Heart Association (AHA))

AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Exam Content Outline

12%

First Aid Basics

Scene safety, finding the problem, deciding to act and calling 9-1-1, PPE, safe glove removal, and hand hygiene

20%

Medical Emergencies

Breathing problems and asthma inhaler, severe allergic reaction and epinephrine, heart attack, stroke (F.A.S.T.), fainting, low blood sugar, seizure, and shock

18%

Injury Emergencies

Visible bleeding, tourniquet and wound packing, splinting, burns and electrical injury, head/neck/spine injury, and eye/dental/nosebleed care

10%

Environmental Emergencies

Bites and stings, heat-related emergencies, cold emergencies (hypothermia, frostbite), and poison

16%

Adult CPR & AED

Compression rate 100-120/min, depth at least 2 inches, 30:2 ratio, and AED pad placement and prompts

8%

Child CPR & AED

Child compression depth and rate, single- and two-rescuer ratios, and pediatric AED use

8%

Infant CPR

Two-finger and two-thumb techniques, depth about 1.5 inches, and infant rescue breaths

8%

Choking Relief

Responsive adult/child abdominal thrusts and back blows, infant back slaps and chest thrusts, and unresponsive choking

How to Pass the AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 84% (knowledge exam)
  • Assessment: Multiple-choice knowledge exam plus a hands-on skills test (official AHA Heartsaver blended path); this practice bank is 100 selected-response knowledge items aligned to the 2025 AHA Guidelines
  • Time limit: Course-dependent
  • Exam fee: Varies by AHA Training Center

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the core numbers: adult/child compression rate 100-120/min, adult depth at least 2 inches, child and infant depth about one third of the chest (infant ~1.5 inches), and a 30:2 ratio for single-rescuer CPR
2Know the AED sequence cold: turn it on, follow voice prompts, place pads (upper-right and lower-left chest for adults; front-to-back for small children), clear everyone before a shock, then resume compressions immediately
3Drill the F.A.S.T. stroke check and heart attack warning signs, and the priority action for severe allergic reaction (epinephrine auto-injector into the outer thigh plus 9-1-1)
4Practice the choking decision tree: encourage coughing for mild airway blockage, back blows and abdominal thrusts for a severe responsive adult/child, back slaps and chest thrusts for an infant, and start CPR if the victim becomes unresponsive
5Complete all 100 practice questions, review every miss with the AI tutor, and remember the official course also requires passing an in-person hands-on skills test

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course?

AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is the American Heart Association's lay-responder and workplace course covering first aid, adult/child/infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief. It is designed for people with little or no medical training who may need to respond to an emergency at work, school, or in the community, and it is taught against the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC.

What score do I need to pass the AHA Heartsaver knowledge exam?

The Heartsaver knowledge exam generally requires about 84% to pass. In the official blended path, you complete a multiple-choice knowledge exam and then must also pass an in-person hands-on skills test demonstrated to an AHA instructor before you receive your course completion card.

Is the AHA Heartsaver certification an OSHA-accepted workplace requirement?

Yes. AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is widely accepted as an OSHA-aligned workplace first aid and CPR credential and is required or recommended for many occupations, including childcare providers, teachers, fitness professionals, construction workers, and security personnel. Always confirm the specific requirement with your employer or state agency.

How much does the AHA Heartsaver course cost and how long is the card valid?

Cost varies by AHA Training Center, typically around $60-120 depending on the center and whether it is blended or in-person. The Heartsaver course completion card is generally valid for 2 years, after which you must retake the course to stay current.

Is this free Heartsaver practice test aligned with the 2025 AHA Guidelines?

Yes. All 100 practice questions are written against the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC and standard first aid practice, with correct compression rates, depths, and ratios. Every question includes a teaching explanation plus a free AI tutor, all free forever and updated for 2026.