Basic Life Support (BLS) Questions with
Correct Answers 2025/2026
DEFINE: Compression-Only CPR CORRECT ANSWER
A technique that slows the process of brain death in cardiac arrest by partially restoring circ
ulation of existing oxygen in the bloodstream to the brain and other vital organs
What does SCA stand for? CORRECT ANSWER Sudden Cardiac Arrest
DEFINE: Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) CORRECT ANSWER
The result of disruption in the heart's electrical system
What is the most common treatment for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?
CORRECT ANSWER Defibrillation
DEFINE: Defibrillation CORRECT ANSWER
An electrical shock administered through the heart that is intended to end the disruption a
nd allow normal electrical activity to resume
For each minute someone is in arrest, their chances for survival drop by about perce
nt. CORRECT ANSWER 10
DEFINE: Automated External Defibrillator (AED) CORRECT ANSWER
A portable device, used by anyone, that analyzes a heart's electrical activity and determines
if a shock is necessary
What does AED stand for? CORRECT ANSWER Automated External Defibrillator
TRUE/FALSE: Once an AED is turned on, voice prompts tell you exactly what to do, including
when to deliver a shock. CORRECT ANSWER True
, Which of the following is the correct response to someone who is unresponsive and not br
eathing, or only gasping?
(A). Call EMS and continue to monitor the victim until EMS arrives
(B). Call EMS, begin compression-only CPR, and use an AED as soon as it arrives
(C). Call EMS, roll the victim on their side, and use an AED as soon as it arrives
(D). Perform compression-
only CPR, use an AED as soon as it arrives, and call for EMS only if the person remains unr
esponsive CORRECT ANSWER B
TRUE/FALSE: If someone is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping, you should call
EMS, perform compression-
only CPR immediately, and then use an AED as soon as it arrives. CORRECT ANSWER True
TRUE/FALSE: Immediate compression-
only CPR and early defibrillation will give an SCA victim the very best chance of survival.
CORRECT ANSWER True
TRUE/FALSE: Early CPR can buy time for the victim until an AED or emergency medical servi
ces arrives. CORRECT ANSWER True
TRUE/FALSE: A victim of SCA will be unresponsive and not breathing or unresponsive and o
nly gasping. CORRECT ANSWER True
TRUE/FALSE: Compression-
only CPR is a technique that can restart the heart of someone who has suffered sudden car
diac arrest. CORRECT ANSWER False
Correct Answers 2025/2026
DEFINE: Compression-Only CPR CORRECT ANSWER
A technique that slows the process of brain death in cardiac arrest by partially restoring circ
ulation of existing oxygen in the bloodstream to the brain and other vital organs
What does SCA stand for? CORRECT ANSWER Sudden Cardiac Arrest
DEFINE: Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) CORRECT ANSWER
The result of disruption in the heart's electrical system
What is the most common treatment for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?
CORRECT ANSWER Defibrillation
DEFINE: Defibrillation CORRECT ANSWER
An electrical shock administered through the heart that is intended to end the disruption a
nd allow normal electrical activity to resume
For each minute someone is in arrest, their chances for survival drop by about perce
nt. CORRECT ANSWER 10
DEFINE: Automated External Defibrillator (AED) CORRECT ANSWER
A portable device, used by anyone, that analyzes a heart's electrical activity and determines
if a shock is necessary
What does AED stand for? CORRECT ANSWER Automated External Defibrillator
TRUE/FALSE: Once an AED is turned on, voice prompts tell you exactly what to do, including
when to deliver a shock. CORRECT ANSWER True
, Which of the following is the correct response to someone who is unresponsive and not br
eathing, or only gasping?
(A). Call EMS and continue to monitor the victim until EMS arrives
(B). Call EMS, begin compression-only CPR, and use an AED as soon as it arrives
(C). Call EMS, roll the victim on their side, and use an AED as soon as it arrives
(D). Perform compression-
only CPR, use an AED as soon as it arrives, and call for EMS only if the person remains unr
esponsive CORRECT ANSWER B
TRUE/FALSE: If someone is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping, you should call
EMS, perform compression-
only CPR immediately, and then use an AED as soon as it arrives. CORRECT ANSWER True
TRUE/FALSE: Immediate compression-
only CPR and early defibrillation will give an SCA victim the very best chance of survival.
CORRECT ANSWER True
TRUE/FALSE: Early CPR can buy time for the victim until an AED or emergency medical servi
ces arrives. CORRECT ANSWER True
TRUE/FALSE: A victim of SCA will be unresponsive and not breathing or unresponsive and o
nly gasping. CORRECT ANSWER True
TRUE/FALSE: Compression-
only CPR is a technique that can restart the heart of someone who has suffered sudden car
diac arrest. CORRECT ANSWER False
