BLS 25 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026
1. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR
CORRECT ANSWER 30 compressions-2 breaths
2. What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water
CORRECT ANSWER Pull the person out of the water and wipe chest
3.1 person preforming cpr on a child, two others arrive, what should occur next CORRECT
ANSWER Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
4. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPRVwhile the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action
supports 2-rescuer CPR CORRECT ANSWER alternate the compressor role every 2 minutes
5. You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and t
here is no pulse. you phone 911. What should you do next CORRECT ANSWER
Begin CPR, the gasps are not normal breathing
6. Why is defibrillation important CORRECT ANSWER It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
7. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - CORRECT ANSWERV-Turn on the AED
8. After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation.
What is the next step when using an AED CORRECT ANSWER Follow the AED prompts
9. "the team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks duri
ng a resuscitation attempt" Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics li
sted - CORRECT ANSWER -Clear roles and responsibilities
10. "members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation worsens" Mat
ch this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed CORRECT ANSWER
Knowing your limits
11. A victim with a foreign-
body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action CORRECT
ANSWER Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
12. while preforming high-
quality CPRVon an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished CORRECT
ANSWER Compressing to a depth os at least 2 inches
13. you and a second rescuer go to an unresponsive, not breathing, no pulse victim. What action is mos
t likely to positively impact his survival CORRECT ANSWER Preforming high quality cpr
14. You and another rescuerVbegin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is sl
owing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback CORRECT ANSWER
ANSWERS 2025-2026
1. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR
CORRECT ANSWER 30 compressions-2 breaths
2. What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water
CORRECT ANSWER Pull the person out of the water and wipe chest
3.1 person preforming cpr on a child, two others arrive, what should occur next CORRECT
ANSWER Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
4. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPRVwhile the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action
supports 2-rescuer CPR CORRECT ANSWER alternate the compressor role every 2 minutes
5. You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and t
here is no pulse. you phone 911. What should you do next CORRECT ANSWER
Begin CPR, the gasps are not normal breathing
6. Why is defibrillation important CORRECT ANSWER It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
7. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - CORRECT ANSWERV-Turn on the AED
8. After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation.
What is the next step when using an AED CORRECT ANSWER Follow the AED prompts
9. "the team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks duri
ng a resuscitation attempt" Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics li
sted - CORRECT ANSWER -Clear roles and responsibilities
10. "members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation worsens" Mat
ch this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed CORRECT ANSWER
Knowing your limits
11. A victim with a foreign-
body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action CORRECT
ANSWER Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
12. while preforming high-
quality CPRVon an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished CORRECT
ANSWER Compressing to a depth os at least 2 inches
13. you and a second rescuer go to an unresponsive, not breathing, no pulse victim. What action is mos
t likely to positively impact his survival CORRECT ANSWER Preforming high quality cpr
14. You and another rescuerVbegin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is sl
owing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback CORRECT ANSWER
