BLS Recertification Course Exam
Questions with Correct Answers 2025-
2026
Agonal gasps are not normal breathing and may be present in the first minutes after sudden cardiac arr
est CORRECT ANSWER True
The jaw thrust maneuver should be used to open the airway of an individual with suspected head or ne
ck injury - CORRECT ANSWERV-True
If you did not witness the arrest of a child or an infant you should provide two minutes of CPR before
leaving them to activate the emergency response system and get the AED CORRECT
ANSWER True
If you cannot see the infants chest rise and fall re-position the airway and attempt to breathe again
CORRECT ANSWER True
If the individuals making a high-
pitched wheezing noises and gasping for air or you should encourage them to cough
CORRECT ANSWER True
An AED may be used normally even if the individual is lying on the snow CORRECT ANSWER
True
CPR is for form of all second rescue it gets an AED CORRECT ANSWER True
If the individual has no pulse and the rhythm is not shockable it is always recommended that you inser
t advanced airway then start CPR - CORRECT ANSWERV-False
If the AED advises "no shock," you should still defibrillate because defibrillation often restarts the hear
t with no pulse CORRECT ANSWER False
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following
CORRECT ANSWER All of the above
Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
Pushing hard and fast
Minimizing interruptions
The initial basic life support steps for adults are - CORRECT ANSWERV-
Assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR
In both children and infants the compression to ventilation ratio for two rescue CPR is
CORRECT ANSWER 15:02
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from one year of age to puberty
CORRECT ANSWER Carotid or femoral artery
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an infant - CORRECT ANSWERV-
Brachial artery
Questions with Correct Answers 2025-
2026
Agonal gasps are not normal breathing and may be present in the first minutes after sudden cardiac arr
est CORRECT ANSWER True
The jaw thrust maneuver should be used to open the airway of an individual with suspected head or ne
ck injury - CORRECT ANSWERV-True
If you did not witness the arrest of a child or an infant you should provide two minutes of CPR before
leaving them to activate the emergency response system and get the AED CORRECT
ANSWER True
If you cannot see the infants chest rise and fall re-position the airway and attempt to breathe again
CORRECT ANSWER True
If the individuals making a high-
pitched wheezing noises and gasping for air or you should encourage them to cough
CORRECT ANSWER True
An AED may be used normally even if the individual is lying on the snow CORRECT ANSWER
True
CPR is for form of all second rescue it gets an AED CORRECT ANSWER True
If the individual has no pulse and the rhythm is not shockable it is always recommended that you inser
t advanced airway then start CPR - CORRECT ANSWERV-False
If the AED advises "no shock," you should still defibrillate because defibrillation often restarts the hear
t with no pulse CORRECT ANSWER False
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following
CORRECT ANSWER All of the above
Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
Pushing hard and fast
Minimizing interruptions
The initial basic life support steps for adults are - CORRECT ANSWERV-
Assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR
In both children and infants the compression to ventilation ratio for two rescue CPR is
CORRECT ANSWER 15:02
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from one year of age to puberty
CORRECT ANSWER Carotid or femoral artery
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an infant - CORRECT ANSWERV-
Brachial artery
