BLS Test Questions and Answers
(AHA) Practice Exam Prep 2026
‣ What are examples of effective team dynamics? Answer: -clear roles and
responsibilities
-knowledge sharing
-debriefing
-constructive intervention
‣ assigning your team members to individual roles and outlining what each
member needs to do during the resuscitation attempt is an example of what element
of high-performance team dynamics? Answer: Clear roles and responsibilities
‣ You and your team have initiated compressions and ventilation. The AED was
attached, and "no shock" was advised. Your team has continued CPR for 1 minute.
You tell your team in a respectful, clear, and calm voice " Leslie, during the next
analysis by the AED, I want you and Justin to switch positions and I want you to
perform compressions for the next cycle" Lesli replies, " Got it. Next time the AED
analyzes, I will switch with Justin and assume the role of the compressor." This is
an example of which element of high-performance team dynamics? Answer:
Closed-loop communication
‣ as team leader you notice that your compressor is pushing too fast. It is important
to correct actions that are incorrect, but it is also important to be tactful when
delivering this correction to a colleague. This is an example of what element of
team dynamics? Answer: Constructive intervention
‣ Which of the following are resuscitation triangle roles in a high-performance
team? Answer: Airway, Compressor, AED/Monitor/Defibrillator
, ‣ How can you achieve a high chest compression fraction? Answer: Minimize
pauses in chest compressions
‣ Your adult friend suddenly collapse at home, and you determine she needs CPR.
You begin CPR, starting with chest compressions, and are about to deliver breaths
by using mouth-to-mouth breaths. You open the airway with a head tilt-chin lift.
What is the sequence of your next actions? Answer: 1. Pinch the nose and seal
your lips around the victim's mouth
2. Give 1 breath and blow for about 1 second
3. Watch for chest rise while giving the breath
4. Give a second breath (blowing for about 1 second, watching for chest rise)
‣ What is the indication for mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths? Answer: When a
barrier device is not available
‣ Rescue Breathing: Adults Answer: - Give 1 breath every 6 seconds (10
breaths/min).
- Give each breath over 1 second and make sure there is visible chest rise with each
breath.
- During rescue breathing, check the victim's pulse every 2 minutes.
‣ Rescue Breathing: Children and Infants Answer: - Give 1 breath every 2 to 3
seconds (20 to 30 breaths/min).
- Give each breath over 1 second, and make sure there is chest rise with each
breath.
- During rescue breathing, check the victim's pulse every 2 minutes.
(AHA) Practice Exam Prep 2026
‣ What are examples of effective team dynamics? Answer: -clear roles and
responsibilities
-knowledge sharing
-debriefing
-constructive intervention
‣ assigning your team members to individual roles and outlining what each
member needs to do during the resuscitation attempt is an example of what element
of high-performance team dynamics? Answer: Clear roles and responsibilities
‣ You and your team have initiated compressions and ventilation. The AED was
attached, and "no shock" was advised. Your team has continued CPR for 1 minute.
You tell your team in a respectful, clear, and calm voice " Leslie, during the next
analysis by the AED, I want you and Justin to switch positions and I want you to
perform compressions for the next cycle" Lesli replies, " Got it. Next time the AED
analyzes, I will switch with Justin and assume the role of the compressor." This is
an example of which element of high-performance team dynamics? Answer:
Closed-loop communication
‣ as team leader you notice that your compressor is pushing too fast. It is important
to correct actions that are incorrect, but it is also important to be tactful when
delivering this correction to a colleague. This is an example of what element of
team dynamics? Answer: Constructive intervention
‣ Which of the following are resuscitation triangle roles in a high-performance
team? Answer: Airway, Compressor, AED/Monitor/Defibrillator
, ‣ How can you achieve a high chest compression fraction? Answer: Minimize
pauses in chest compressions
‣ Your adult friend suddenly collapse at home, and you determine she needs CPR.
You begin CPR, starting with chest compressions, and are about to deliver breaths
by using mouth-to-mouth breaths. You open the airway with a head tilt-chin lift.
What is the sequence of your next actions? Answer: 1. Pinch the nose and seal
your lips around the victim's mouth
2. Give 1 breath and blow for about 1 second
3. Watch for chest rise while giving the breath
4. Give a second breath (blowing for about 1 second, watching for chest rise)
‣ What is the indication for mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths? Answer: When a
barrier device is not available
‣ Rescue Breathing: Adults Answer: - Give 1 breath every 6 seconds (10
breaths/min).
- Give each breath over 1 second and make sure there is visible chest rise with each
breath.
- During rescue breathing, check the victim's pulse every 2 minutes.
‣ Rescue Breathing: Children and Infants Answer: - Give 1 breath every 2 to 3
seconds (20 to 30 breaths/min).
- Give each breath over 1 second, and make sure there is chest rise with each
breath.
- During rescue breathing, check the victim's pulse every 2 minutes.
