BLS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS PACK 2026
▶ When performing abdominal thrusts on adults and children, in which
direction should your thrusts be directed? Answer: upward
▶ What are some of the special considerations when using an AED?
Answer: excessive chest hair
implanted defibrillators/pacemakers
water
transdermal medicine patches
▶ How does CPR differ in an unresponsive adult choking victim? Answer:
the airway is checked for the obstructing object
▶ What is recommended to minimize interruptions in compressions when
using an AED? Answer: -if no shock is advised and after any shock
delivery, immediately resume high-quality CPR, starting with chest
compressions
-when 2 or more rescuers are present, one rescuer should continue chest
compressions while the other prepares the AED
-continue with high-quality CPR until an AED prompts to clear
▶ You should deliver _____ back slaps and _____ chest thrusts to a
choking infant who is responsive Answer: 5 & 5
▶ When a chocking infant becomes unresponsive, what is the one thing
you need to do differently when performing CPR? Answer: check the
airway for the obstructing object
▶ You witnessed the collapse of a child
You are the only rescuer and do not have a mobile phone
After confirming no breathing and no pulse, what is your next step?
Answer: leave the victim to activate the emergency response system and
get the AED
AND ANSWERS PACK 2026
▶ When performing abdominal thrusts on adults and children, in which
direction should your thrusts be directed? Answer: upward
▶ What are some of the special considerations when using an AED?
Answer: excessive chest hair
implanted defibrillators/pacemakers
water
transdermal medicine patches
▶ How does CPR differ in an unresponsive adult choking victim? Answer:
the airway is checked for the obstructing object
▶ What is recommended to minimize interruptions in compressions when
using an AED? Answer: -if no shock is advised and after any shock
delivery, immediately resume high-quality CPR, starting with chest
compressions
-when 2 or more rescuers are present, one rescuer should continue chest
compressions while the other prepares the AED
-continue with high-quality CPR until an AED prompts to clear
▶ You should deliver _____ back slaps and _____ chest thrusts to a
choking infant who is responsive Answer: 5 & 5
▶ When a chocking infant becomes unresponsive, what is the one thing
you need to do differently when performing CPR? Answer: check the
airway for the obstructing object
▶ You witnessed the collapse of a child
You are the only rescuer and do not have a mobile phone
After confirming no breathing and no pulse, what is your next step?
Answer: leave the victim to activate the emergency response system and
get the AED
