BLS test questions and
answers(AHA) latest update
2026
which victim requires CPR? - ANSWER-a victim who is unresponsive with no
normal breathing and no pulse
when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - ANSWER-when an
adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment
High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds
after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - ANSWER-10 seconds
interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? -
ANSWER-10 seconds
how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? - ANSWER-
there is visible rise of the chest
what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when
you do not suspect cervical spine injury? - ANSWER-use the head tilt chin lift
answers(AHA) latest update
2026
which victim requires CPR? - ANSWER-a victim who is unresponsive with no
normal breathing and no pulse
when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - ANSWER-when an
adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment
High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds
after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - ANSWER-10 seconds
interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? -
ANSWER-10 seconds
how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? - ANSWER-
there is visible rise of the chest
what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when
you do not suspect cervical spine injury? - ANSWER-use the head tilt chin lift