BLS FINAL EXAM
(2023 & 2024)
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
1. What is the correct rate of ventilation delivery for a child or infant in respiratory
arrest or failure?
Answer: 1 ventilation every 2 to 3 seconds
2. You suspect that an unresponsive patient has sustained a neck injury. Which
technique should you use to open the patient's airway?
Answer: Modified jaw-thrust maneuver
3. You and two nurses have been performing CPR on a 72-year-old patient, Ben
Phillips. When Mr. Phillips shows signs of ROSC, where should you perform the
pulse check?
Answer: At the carotid or femoral artery
4. You have assessed your patient and recognized that they are in cardiac arrest.
You should begin CPR __________.
Answer: Immediately
5. You are providing high-quality CPR on a 6-year-old patient who weighs 44
pounds. The AED arrives. It does not have a pediatric setting and includes only
adult AED pads. What should you do?
(2023 & 2024)
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
1. What is the correct rate of ventilation delivery for a child or infant in respiratory
arrest or failure?
Answer: 1 ventilation every 2 to 3 seconds
2. You suspect that an unresponsive patient has sustained a neck injury. Which
technique should you use to open the patient's airway?
Answer: Modified jaw-thrust maneuver
3. You and two nurses have been performing CPR on a 72-year-old patient, Ben
Phillips. When Mr. Phillips shows signs of ROSC, where should you perform the
pulse check?
Answer: At the carotid or femoral artery
4. You have assessed your patient and recognized that they are in cardiac arrest.
You should begin CPR __________.
Answer: Immediately
5. You are providing high-quality CPR on a 6-year-old patient who weighs 44
pounds. The AED arrives. It does not have a pediatric setting and includes only
adult AED pads. What should you do?
