BLS PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
The 2010 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps are: - ANSWER Chest
compressions, Airway, Breathing
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who is anywhere from one year to
puberty?* - ANSWER Carotid or femoral artery
The proper steps for operating an AED are: - ANSWER Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze
the rhythm, clear the individual, and deliver shock
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR? - ANSWER After every two
cycles of CPR
The compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR to victims of ANY age is: - ANSWER
30:2
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult? - ANSWER Carotid artery
At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads? - ANSWER 8 years of age or younger
An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations EXCEPT: - ANSWER Victim lying partially in
water
The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER Usage of
Cardiovascular Medications
You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest. What
are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the patient? Check for danger, ____________, and
send for help. - ANSWER Check for response
ACCURATE ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
The 2010 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps are: - ANSWER Chest
compressions, Airway, Breathing
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who is anywhere from one year to
puberty?* - ANSWER Carotid or femoral artery
The proper steps for operating an AED are: - ANSWER Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze
the rhythm, clear the individual, and deliver shock
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR? - ANSWER After every two
cycles of CPR
The compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR to victims of ANY age is: - ANSWER
30:2
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult? - ANSWER Carotid artery
At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads? - ANSWER 8 years of age or younger
An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations EXCEPT: - ANSWER Victim lying partially in
water
The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER Usage of
Cardiovascular Medications
You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest. What
are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the patient? Check for danger, ____________, and
send for help. - ANSWER Check for response
