BLS STUDY GUIDE 20252026QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The 5 links in the Adult Chain of Survival include all of the following except:
Early CPR
Rapid Defibrillation
Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Advanced Airway Placement CORRECT ANSWER Advanced airway placement.
In an adult with an advanced airway in place during 2-
rescuer CPR, breaths should be administered how often? - CORRECT ANSWERV-Every 6-
8 seconds (8-10 breaths per min).
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing 2-rescuer CPR? CORRECT
ANSWER After every 5 cycles of CPR.
The proper steps for operating an AED are: CORRECT ANSWER
Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the patient, deliver shock.
The compression to ventilation ratio for the lone rescuer giving CPR to victims of any age is:
CORRECT ANSWER 30:2
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include: - CORRECT ANSWERV-
1) Minimize interruptions
2) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
3) Push hard and fast
The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adult are: CORRECT
ANSWER Assess the victim, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and
start CPR.
Signs of airway obstruction include: CORRECT ANSWER Poor air
exchange Inability to speak
High-pitched noise while inhaling
The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommend BLS sequence of steps are: CORRECT
ANSWER Chest compression, airway, breathing.
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from 1 year of age to puberty?
CORRECT ANSWER Carotid or femoral artery.
Brain damage is likely if intervention occurs after the heart stops.
CORRECT ANSWER 6-10 minutes.
CPR must be performed if these conditions exist: Unconsciousness, no breathing, or no pulse. True or
False. CORRECT ANSWER True.
C in CAB stands for: - CORRECT ANSWERV-Compression.
, What is a recommended position for the victim when performing CPR: CORRECT ANSWER
Lying flat on his/her back on a smooth and firm surface.
Recommended rate for effective compressions for adult/child is: - CORRECT ANSWERV-100-
120 compressions per minute
When checking for breathing, if you hear gasps: CORRECT ANSWER
Assume the victim is not breathing normally and do proceed with CPR.
It is not important to wait for the chest to come back to its original position after each compression. Tr
ue or False. CORRECT ANSWER False.
If the victim is breathing normally, but not responding you should: - CORRECT ANSWERV-
Turn the victim to the side and wait for emergency personnel.
When performing infant CPR, the depth of the compression should be: CORRECT
ANSWER 1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest.
When administering CPR for children you should: CORRECT
ANSWER Call EMS first, then proceed with compression reps until the
arrival.
When performing adult CPR, the depth of compression should be: - CORRECT ANSWERV-
at least 2 inches deep.
A in CAB stands for Airway. True or False. CORRECT ANSWER True.
When finding carotid artery, you are looking to check for victim's: CORRECT ANSWER
Pulse. Chances of brain death are likely if the heart stopped for: CORRECT ANSWER 6-8
minutes.
If not comfortable with your abilities to perform CPR, you should: CORRECT
ANSWER Call 911, and perform chest compressions.
What is the most important reason to be aware of yourVlocation? CORRECT
ANSWER when calling 911, you need to inform emergency personnel of your location.
While at work in a hospital you find an adult victim who has collapsed. No one is available to help. A
fter you ensure that the scene is safe, what should you do next? CORRECT ANSWER
Check for unresponsiveness; if the victim is unresponsive, activate the emergency response system (or
call 911) and get the AED if available.
You work with an overweight 55 year old dentist with no known history of heart disease. He begins to
complain of sudden, severe, "crushing' pain under his breastbone, in the center of his chest. The pain
has lasted more than 5 minutes. What problem should you think of right away, and what should you d
o? - CORRECT ANSWERV-Heart attack, call 911.
You witnessed collapsed of a 45 year old man. You are now performing CPRVafter sending someone t
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The 5 links in the Adult Chain of Survival include all of the following except:
Early CPR
Rapid Defibrillation
Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Advanced Airway Placement CORRECT ANSWER Advanced airway placement.
In an adult with an advanced airway in place during 2-
rescuer CPR, breaths should be administered how often? - CORRECT ANSWERV-Every 6-
8 seconds (8-10 breaths per min).
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing 2-rescuer CPR? CORRECT
ANSWER After every 5 cycles of CPR.
The proper steps for operating an AED are: CORRECT ANSWER
Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the patient, deliver shock.
The compression to ventilation ratio for the lone rescuer giving CPR to victims of any age is:
CORRECT ANSWER 30:2
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include: - CORRECT ANSWERV-
1) Minimize interruptions
2) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
3) Push hard and fast
The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adult are: CORRECT
ANSWER Assess the victim, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and
start CPR.
Signs of airway obstruction include: CORRECT ANSWER Poor air
exchange Inability to speak
High-pitched noise while inhaling
The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommend BLS sequence of steps are: CORRECT
ANSWER Chest compression, airway, breathing.
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from 1 year of age to puberty?
CORRECT ANSWER Carotid or femoral artery.
Brain damage is likely if intervention occurs after the heart stops.
CORRECT ANSWER 6-10 minutes.
CPR must be performed if these conditions exist: Unconsciousness, no breathing, or no pulse. True or
False. CORRECT ANSWER True.
C in CAB stands for: - CORRECT ANSWERV-Compression.
, What is a recommended position for the victim when performing CPR: CORRECT ANSWER
Lying flat on his/her back on a smooth and firm surface.
Recommended rate for effective compressions for adult/child is: - CORRECT ANSWERV-100-
120 compressions per minute
When checking for breathing, if you hear gasps: CORRECT ANSWER
Assume the victim is not breathing normally and do proceed with CPR.
It is not important to wait for the chest to come back to its original position after each compression. Tr
ue or False. CORRECT ANSWER False.
If the victim is breathing normally, but not responding you should: - CORRECT ANSWERV-
Turn the victim to the side and wait for emergency personnel.
When performing infant CPR, the depth of the compression should be: CORRECT
ANSWER 1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest.
When administering CPR for children you should: CORRECT
ANSWER Call EMS first, then proceed with compression reps until the
arrival.
When performing adult CPR, the depth of compression should be: - CORRECT ANSWERV-
at least 2 inches deep.
A in CAB stands for Airway. True or False. CORRECT ANSWER True.
When finding carotid artery, you are looking to check for victim's: CORRECT ANSWER
Pulse. Chances of brain death are likely if the heart stopped for: CORRECT ANSWER 6-8
minutes.
If not comfortable with your abilities to perform CPR, you should: CORRECT
ANSWER Call 911, and perform chest compressions.
What is the most important reason to be aware of yourVlocation? CORRECT
ANSWER when calling 911, you need to inform emergency personnel of your location.
While at work in a hospital you find an adult victim who has collapsed. No one is available to help. A
fter you ensure that the scene is safe, what should you do next? CORRECT ANSWER
Check for unresponsiveness; if the victim is unresponsive, activate the emergency response system (or
call 911) and get the AED if available.
You work with an overweight 55 year old dentist with no known history of heart disease. He begins to
complain of sudden, severe, "crushing' pain under his breastbone, in the center of his chest. The pain
has lasted more than 5 minutes. What problem should you think of right away, and what should you d
o? - CORRECT ANSWERV-Heart attack, call 911.
You witnessed collapsed of a 45 year old man. You are now performing CPRVafter sending someone t
