CPR BLS EXAM EXAM SCRIPT 2026 TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ The 2015 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of
steps are:*
A. Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
B. None of the above
C. Airway, Breathing, Check pulse
D. Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions. Answer: A
◉ Which of the following are signs of airway obstruction?*
A. Poor air exchange
B. High-pitched noise while inhaling
C. Inability to speak
D. All of the above. Answer: D
◉ In an adult with an advanced airway in place during two-rescuer
CPR, how often should the breaths be administered?*
A. Every 2 to 3 seconds (20 to 30 breaths per minute)
B. Every 4 to 5 seconds (12 to 15 breaths per minute)
C. Every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute)
,D. Every 10 to 12 seconds (5 to 6 breaths per minute). Answer: C
◉ What age is considered an infant for BLS purposes?*
A. Under one year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years. Answer: A
◉ A 49-year-old female suffers a witnessed cardiac arrest. She has a
known cardiac history per her family. You notice a bulge in the upper
left chest under the skin. There is a healed incision overlying that
bulge. Which is true of AED use?*
A. AED cannot be used in this person.
B. You should put a magnet over the bulge before using the AED.
C. You should place pads over the bulge.
D. You should avoid placing pads over the bulge.. Answer: D
◉ After delivering a shock with and AED, what is the next step in
caring for a person?*
A. Reassess for a pulse.
B. Do chest compressions only.
C. Resume CPR.
D. Do ventilation only.. Answer: C
, ◉ Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest person before
seeking assistance in single-rescuer scenarios?*
A. 911 response times are generally slow.
B. The parents are often nearby.
C. Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest.
D. The use of an AED is contraindicated in pediatrics.. Answer: C
◉ A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses
while eating a hot dog at a bar. You are concerned that this student
may have choked. What is the best method to clear an obstruction
from the airway?*
A. Start CPR
B. Abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver)
C. Back blow/ chest thrust
D. Blind finger sweep. Answer: B
◉ You are alone when you encounter a person in what appears to be
cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you
should take to stabilize the person? Check for danger, ____________,
and send for help.*
A. Establish IV access
B. Insert an advanced airway
C. Check for response
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ The 2015 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of
steps are:*
A. Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
B. None of the above
C. Airway, Breathing, Check pulse
D. Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions. Answer: A
◉ Which of the following are signs of airway obstruction?*
A. Poor air exchange
B. High-pitched noise while inhaling
C. Inability to speak
D. All of the above. Answer: D
◉ In an adult with an advanced airway in place during two-rescuer
CPR, how often should the breaths be administered?*
A. Every 2 to 3 seconds (20 to 30 breaths per minute)
B. Every 4 to 5 seconds (12 to 15 breaths per minute)
C. Every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute)
,D. Every 10 to 12 seconds (5 to 6 breaths per minute). Answer: C
◉ What age is considered an infant for BLS purposes?*
A. Under one year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years. Answer: A
◉ A 49-year-old female suffers a witnessed cardiac arrest. She has a
known cardiac history per her family. You notice a bulge in the upper
left chest under the skin. There is a healed incision overlying that
bulge. Which is true of AED use?*
A. AED cannot be used in this person.
B. You should put a magnet over the bulge before using the AED.
C. You should place pads over the bulge.
D. You should avoid placing pads over the bulge.. Answer: D
◉ After delivering a shock with and AED, what is the next step in
caring for a person?*
A. Reassess for a pulse.
B. Do chest compressions only.
C. Resume CPR.
D. Do ventilation only.. Answer: C
, ◉ Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest person before
seeking assistance in single-rescuer scenarios?*
A. 911 response times are generally slow.
B. The parents are often nearby.
C. Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest.
D. The use of an AED is contraindicated in pediatrics.. Answer: C
◉ A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses
while eating a hot dog at a bar. You are concerned that this student
may have choked. What is the best method to clear an obstruction
from the airway?*
A. Start CPR
B. Abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver)
C. Back blow/ chest thrust
D. Blind finger sweep. Answer: B
◉ You are alone when you encounter a person in what appears to be
cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you
should take to stabilize the person? Check for danger, ____________,
and send for help.*
A. Establish IV access
B. Insert an advanced airway
C. Check for response
