BLS exam B questions with correct
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11. You are a daycare provider and find a 3-year-old child who is
unresponsive. She had laid down for a nap because she was not feeling
well. When you checked on her, she was not breathing and appeared
blue.You are by yourself. The child begins to breathe spontaneously at
a rate of 18. Her pulse is 50. What is the next step?
a. Give faster rescue breaths.
b. Do carotid massage.
c. Begin CPR starting with chest compressions.
d. Monitor breathing.--- correct answer --- c. Begin CPR starting
with chest compressions.
12. A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and
collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. What is most likely the
cause?
a. Cardiac arrest
b. Alcohol poisoning
c. Choking
d. Drug ingestion--- correct answer --- c. Choking
, 13. A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and
collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. You assess that the
unresponsive student still has a pulse. What is the next step in
managing this case?
a. Begin CPR
b. Open airway
c. Apply AED
d. Put in Recovery position--- correct answer --- b. Open airway
14. A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and
collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. You are concerned that this
unresponsive student may have choked. What is the best method to
clear an obstruction from the airway?
a. Back blows
b. Abdominal thrusts
c. Start CPR
d. Blind finger sweep--- correct answer --- c. Start CPR
15. The 2020 ILCOR Guidelines for CPR changed the recommended
compres- sions to ventilations ratio for Pediatrics to--- correct answer
---
a. 15--- correct answer ---2 for all scenarios
b. 30--- correct answer ---2 for all scenarios
detailed verified answers latest
update 2025
11. You are a daycare provider and find a 3-year-old child who is
unresponsive. She had laid down for a nap because she was not feeling
well. When you checked on her, she was not breathing and appeared
blue.You are by yourself. The child begins to breathe spontaneously at
a rate of 18. Her pulse is 50. What is the next step?
a. Give faster rescue breaths.
b. Do carotid massage.
c. Begin CPR starting with chest compressions.
d. Monitor breathing.--- correct answer --- c. Begin CPR starting
with chest compressions.
12. A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and
collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. What is most likely the
cause?
a. Cardiac arrest
b. Alcohol poisoning
c. Choking
d. Drug ingestion--- correct answer --- c. Choking
, 13. A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and
collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. You assess that the
unresponsive student still has a pulse. What is the next step in
managing this case?
a. Begin CPR
b. Open airway
c. Apply AED
d. Put in Recovery position--- correct answer --- b. Open airway
14. A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and
collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. You are concerned that this
unresponsive student may have choked. What is the best method to
clear an obstruction from the airway?
a. Back blows
b. Abdominal thrusts
c. Start CPR
d. Blind finger sweep--- correct answer --- c. Start CPR
15. The 2020 ILCOR Guidelines for CPR changed the recommended
compres- sions to ventilations ratio for Pediatrics to--- correct answer
---
a. 15--- correct answer ---2 for all scenarios
b. 30--- correct answer ---2 for all scenarios
