BLS STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
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 ANSWER 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 ANSWER 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) stepsRfor 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 Fa
lse. CORRECT ANSWER True.
C in CAB stands for: CORRECT ANSWER 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: -RCORRECT ANSWER -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. Tru
e or False. CORRECT ANSWER False.
If the victim is breathing normally, but not responding you should: CORRECT ANSWER
Turn the victim to the side and wait for emergency personnel.
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
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 ANSWER 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 ANSWER 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) stepsRfor 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 Fa
lse. CORRECT ANSWER True.
C in CAB stands for: CORRECT ANSWER 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: -RCORRECT ANSWER -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. Tru
e or False. CORRECT ANSWER False.
If the victim is breathing normally, but not responding you should: CORRECT ANSWER
Turn the victim to the side and wait for emergency personnel.
