BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CERTIFICATION EXAM
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND KEY
PROTOCOLS
Question:
You are performing CPR on an infant. A second provider prepares to apply the AED pads. Where
should they place the pads?
A. On the front of the chest, one pad on the upper right sternum and one on the lower left lateral
chest.
B. One pad on the center of the chest and one on the back, directly behind the heart.
C. On the back between the scapulae.
D. On the upper abdomen and the center of the back.
Question:
Middle of the infant's chest on the sternum.
A. This is the only correct pad placement for an infant.
B. This is part of the correct anterior/posterior pad placement for an infant.
C. This pad placement should be avoided due to the risk of burns.
D. This pad should be placed after the first shock is delivered.
Question:
A 4-year-old child is in respiratory failure. Her central pulse rate is 65 bpm. Which of the
following actions are appropriate?
A. Start CPR immediately.
B. Deliver 1 ventilation every 6 seconds.
C. Check the pulse and breathing about every 2 minutes
D. Apply the AED for immediate rhythm analysis.
Question:
Deliver 1 ventilation every 2 to 3 seconds.
,A. This is the correct ventilation rate for an adult in respiratory arrest.
B. This is the correct ventilation rate for a pediatric patient in respiratory failure with a pulse.
C. This rate should only be used if an advanced airway is in place.
D. This rate is too fast and will cause gastric distension.
Question:
You are caring for for a 6-month-old infant who is unresponsive, breathing and has a pulse. What
should you do?
A. Begin CPR immediately.
B. Place the infant in the recovery position and monitor.
C. Perform back blows and chest thrusts.
D. All of the above
Question:
Perform primary assessment (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) and
emergent/initial interventions.
A. This is only necessary if the infant is not breathing.
B. This should be skipped and you should proceed directly to a head-to-toe secondary
assessment.
C. This is a correct component of care for this infant.
D. This is only performed by advanced life support providers.
Question:
Perform secondary assessment as patient condition allows.
A. This is the first priority for an unresponsive infant.
B. This is a correct component of ongoing care for this infant.
C. This assessment is only for traumatic injuries.
D. This should be performed before checking for a pulse.
Question:
Reassess patient, recognize issues and provide care as needed.
,A. Reassessment is not needed if the infant appears stable.
B. This step is only important for patients in cardiac arrest.
C. This is a correct component of ongoing care for this infant.
D. This is the responsibility of the rapid response team only.
Question:
You initiate CPR on a 15-month-old patient. Which CPR/AED guideline should you follow?
A. Adult
B. Neonate
C. Child
D. Infant
Question:
You would use pediatric AED pads for which children?
A. 10-year-old weighing 95 lbs
B. 8-year-old showing signs of puberty
C. *5-year-old weighing 43 lbs*
D. 13-year-old with a history of heart disease
Question:
2-year-old weighing 27 lbs
A. Pediatric pads should be used for this child.
B. Adult pads should be used for any child over 1 year.
C. Adult pads can be used if pediatric pads are not available, but they should not be trimmed.
D. An AED should not be used on a child this young.
Question:
You initiate CPR on an 11-year-old patient who shows signs of puberty, including breast
development. Which CPR/AED guideline should you follow?
A. Child
B. Infant
, C. Adult
D. Use the guideline based on age, not physical development.
Question:
You and another provider are performing CPR on an infant who is in cardiac arrest. He does not
have an advanced airway in place. You demonstrate appropriate technique for high-quality CPR
by performing _____ compressions and 2 ventilations.
A. 30
B. *15*
C. 10
D. 5
Question:
After determining an 8-year-old child is unresponsive, what is the best site to check for a pulse?
A. Radial artery
B. Femoral artery
C. Brachial artery
D. Carotid artery
Question:
You are caring for a child who is in respiratory arrest with a central pulse of 55 bpm and signs of
poor perfusion. What should you do?
A. Provide 1 ventilation every 2-3 seconds and monitor.
B. Activate the AED for immediate use.
C. Start CPR immediately.
D. Check the pulse for a full minute to confirm.
Question:
What is the first step of the In-Hospital Pediatric Cardiac Chain of Survival?
A. Early defibrillation
B. Effective advanced life support
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND KEY
PROTOCOLS
Question:
You are performing CPR on an infant. A second provider prepares to apply the AED pads. Where
should they place the pads?
A. On the front of the chest, one pad on the upper right sternum and one on the lower left lateral
chest.
B. One pad on the center of the chest and one on the back, directly behind the heart.
C. On the back between the scapulae.
D. On the upper abdomen and the center of the back.
Question:
Middle of the infant's chest on the sternum.
A. This is the only correct pad placement for an infant.
B. This is part of the correct anterior/posterior pad placement for an infant.
C. This pad placement should be avoided due to the risk of burns.
D. This pad should be placed after the first shock is delivered.
Question:
A 4-year-old child is in respiratory failure. Her central pulse rate is 65 bpm. Which of the
following actions are appropriate?
A. Start CPR immediately.
B. Deliver 1 ventilation every 6 seconds.
C. Check the pulse and breathing about every 2 minutes
D. Apply the AED for immediate rhythm analysis.
Question:
Deliver 1 ventilation every 2 to 3 seconds.
,A. This is the correct ventilation rate for an adult in respiratory arrest.
B. This is the correct ventilation rate for a pediatric patient in respiratory failure with a pulse.
C. This rate should only be used if an advanced airway is in place.
D. This rate is too fast and will cause gastric distension.
Question:
You are caring for for a 6-month-old infant who is unresponsive, breathing and has a pulse. What
should you do?
A. Begin CPR immediately.
B. Place the infant in the recovery position and monitor.
C. Perform back blows and chest thrusts.
D. All of the above
Question:
Perform primary assessment (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) and
emergent/initial interventions.
A. This is only necessary if the infant is not breathing.
B. This should be skipped and you should proceed directly to a head-to-toe secondary
assessment.
C. This is a correct component of care for this infant.
D. This is only performed by advanced life support providers.
Question:
Perform secondary assessment as patient condition allows.
A. This is the first priority for an unresponsive infant.
B. This is a correct component of ongoing care for this infant.
C. This assessment is only for traumatic injuries.
D. This should be performed before checking for a pulse.
Question:
Reassess patient, recognize issues and provide care as needed.
,A. Reassessment is not needed if the infant appears stable.
B. This step is only important for patients in cardiac arrest.
C. This is a correct component of ongoing care for this infant.
D. This is the responsibility of the rapid response team only.
Question:
You initiate CPR on a 15-month-old patient. Which CPR/AED guideline should you follow?
A. Adult
B. Neonate
C. Child
D. Infant
Question:
You would use pediatric AED pads for which children?
A. 10-year-old weighing 95 lbs
B. 8-year-old showing signs of puberty
C. *5-year-old weighing 43 lbs*
D. 13-year-old with a history of heart disease
Question:
2-year-old weighing 27 lbs
A. Pediatric pads should be used for this child.
B. Adult pads should be used for any child over 1 year.
C. Adult pads can be used if pediatric pads are not available, but they should not be trimmed.
D. An AED should not be used on a child this young.
Question:
You initiate CPR on an 11-year-old patient who shows signs of puberty, including breast
development. Which CPR/AED guideline should you follow?
A. Child
B. Infant
, C. Adult
D. Use the guideline based on age, not physical development.
Question:
You and another provider are performing CPR on an infant who is in cardiac arrest. He does not
have an advanced airway in place. You demonstrate appropriate technique for high-quality CPR
by performing _____ compressions and 2 ventilations.
A. 30
B. *15*
C. 10
D. 5
Question:
After determining an 8-year-old child is unresponsive, what is the best site to check for a pulse?
A. Radial artery
B. Femoral artery
C. Brachial artery
D. Carotid artery
Question:
You are caring for a child who is in respiratory arrest with a central pulse of 55 bpm and signs of
poor perfusion. What should you do?
A. Provide 1 ventilation every 2-3 seconds and monitor.
B. Activate the AED for immediate use.
C. Start CPR immediately.
D. Check the pulse for a full minute to confirm.
Question:
What is the first step of the In-Hospital Pediatric Cardiac Chain of Survival?
A. Early defibrillation
B. Effective advanced life support
