Basic Life Support (BLS) Practice Questions with Correct Answers 2026 | CPR & AED Exam Prep

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The compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer giving CPR to individuals of ANY age
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30:1

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15:2 - CORRECT ANSWER -30:2
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How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR?
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After every cycle of CPR
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After every two cycles of CPR
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After every 10 cycles of CPR - CORRECT ANSWER -AFTER EVERY 5 CYCLES OF CPR
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The proper steps for operating an AED are:
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Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, shock the individual, and analyze the rhythm
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Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the individual, and
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deli ver shock
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Attach electrode pads, check pulse, shock individual, and analyze rhythm
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, Check pulse, attach electrode pads, analyze rhythm, shock patient - CORRECT
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ANSWER - POWER ON THE AED, ATTACH ELECTRODE PADS, ANALYZE THE RHYTHM, CLEAR
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Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who is anywhere from
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Carotid or femoral artery - CORRECT ANSWER -Carotid or femoral artery
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The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adults are:
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Assess the individual, give two rescue breaths, defibrillate, and start CPR
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Assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR
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Check pulse, give rescue breaths, assess the individual, and defibrillate
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Assess the individual, start CPR, give two rescue breaths, and defibrillate -
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Assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR
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The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following?
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Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
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