BLS EXAM C QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026
A 67 year old man is found unresponsive,not breathing and without a pulse . You and a second rescuer
begin preforming high quality CPRVyou notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing to
complete chest recoil what is your next course of action? CORRECT ANSWER
Tell the compressor you notice in decreased chest recoil
A 9-year-
old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines th
at the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system b
y using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR.
Two
additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur
next to support a team based rescutation attempt CORRECT ANSWER
Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not
have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. After t
he AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step
when using AED CORRECT ANSWER Follow the AED prompts
A middle-
aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which action is most likely to positively impact his survival?
CORRECT ANSWER Performing high-quality CPR
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
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
CORRECT ANSWER The heart will adequately refill between compressions.
A middle-
aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. You and another rescuer begin CPR.
After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer con
structive feedback? CORRECT ANSWER
"You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute."
Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child?
CORRECT ANSWER At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches
(5 cm)
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens
." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
CORRECT ANSWER Knowing your limitations
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and the
re is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next? CORRECT ANSWER
ANSWERS 2025-2026
A 67 year old man is found unresponsive,not breathing and without a pulse . You and a second rescuer
begin preforming high quality CPRVyou notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing to
complete chest recoil what is your next course of action? CORRECT ANSWER
Tell the compressor you notice in decreased chest recoil
A 9-year-
old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines th
at the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system b
y using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR.
Two
additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur
next to support a team based rescutation attempt CORRECT ANSWER
Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not
have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. After t
he AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step
when using AED CORRECT ANSWER Follow the AED prompts
A middle-
aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which action is most likely to positively impact his survival?
CORRECT ANSWER Performing high-quality CPR
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
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
CORRECT ANSWER The heart will adequately refill between compressions.
A middle-
aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, is not
breathing, and does not have a pulse. You and another rescuer begin CPR.
After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer con
structive feedback? CORRECT ANSWER
"You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute."
Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child?
CORRECT ANSWER At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches
(5 cm)
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens
." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
CORRECT ANSWER Knowing your limitations
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and the
re is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next? CORRECT ANSWER
