BLS STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
The rescuer knows the rescue breath for an infant victim is effective when - ANSWER the chest rises
visibly
When a child has a heart rate greater than 60 per minute and a pulse but is not breathing effectively, the
rescuer should - ANSWER Give breaths without chest compressions
Which of the following ventilation devices/techniques is not recommended for a single rescuer to
provide breaths during CPR? - ANSWER Bag-mask device
Which of the following option lists the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuer CPR in the
presence of an advanced airway? - ANSWER Compress at rate of at-least 100 per minute, 1 breath every
6 to 8 seconds
After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should - ANSWER immediately restart CPR, beginning with
chest compressions
If an unresponsive infant is not breathing and has a heart rate of 53 beats per minute and signs of poor
perfusion despite oxygenation and ventilation with a bag and mask, which of the following should you
perform? - ANSWER Both chest compressions and breaths
Where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on an adult? - ANSWER on the lower
half of the breastbone
The 2 thumb-encircling hands technique for the infant - ANSWER is the preferred chest compression
technique for 2 rescuer CPR
The recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of all ages is - ANSWER At least 10
compressions per minute
ACCURATE ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
The rescuer knows the rescue breath for an infant victim is effective when - ANSWER the chest rises
visibly
When a child has a heart rate greater than 60 per minute and a pulse but is not breathing effectively, the
rescuer should - ANSWER Give breaths without chest compressions
Which of the following ventilation devices/techniques is not recommended for a single rescuer to
provide breaths during CPR? - ANSWER Bag-mask device
Which of the following option lists the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuer CPR in the
presence of an advanced airway? - ANSWER Compress at rate of at-least 100 per minute, 1 breath every
6 to 8 seconds
After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should - ANSWER immediately restart CPR, beginning with
chest compressions
If an unresponsive infant is not breathing and has a heart rate of 53 beats per minute and signs of poor
perfusion despite oxygenation and ventilation with a bag and mask, which of the following should you
perform? - ANSWER Both chest compressions and breaths
Where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on an adult? - ANSWER on the lower
half of the breastbone
The 2 thumb-encircling hands technique for the infant - ANSWER is the preferred chest compression
technique for 2 rescuer CPR
The recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of all ages is - ANSWER At least 10
compressions per minute
