BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
BLS Practice Test Questions
1. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for COR recommended BLS sequence
of steps are:
Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
2. Critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the
following?
a) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition
of cardiac arrest
b) Allowing complete chest recoil after each compression
c) Minimize interruptions of CPR
d) All of the above
3. At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads?
8 years or younger
4. The compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR
to victims of ANY age is:
30:2
5. Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult?
Carotid artery
6. An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations
EXCEPT:
Victim lying partially in water
7. The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the
following EXCEPT:
Usage of Cardiovascular Medications
, 8. You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be
cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you
should take to stabilize the patient?
Check for danger, __________, and send for help.
Check for response
9. In both infants and children, the compression to ventilation ratio for
one-rescuer CPR is:
30:2
10. The proper steps for operating an AED are:
Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, aanalyze the rhythm,
shock the patient.
11. A 21 year old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses
while eating a hot dog at a bar. What is the most likely cause?
Chocking
12. You assess that the patient still has a pulse, what is the next step in
managing this case?
Open airway
13. What age is a considered an infant for BLS purposes?
Under 1
14. Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest patient before
seeking assistance in single rescuer scenarios?
Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest
BLS Practice Test Questions
1. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for COR recommended BLS sequence
of steps are:
Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
2. Critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the
following?
a) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition
of cardiac arrest
b) Allowing complete chest recoil after each compression
c) Minimize interruptions of CPR
d) All of the above
3. At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads?
8 years or younger
4. The compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR
to victims of ANY age is:
30:2
5. Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult?
Carotid artery
6. An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations
EXCEPT:
Victim lying partially in water
7. The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the
following EXCEPT:
Usage of Cardiovascular Medications
, 8. You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be
cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you
should take to stabilize the patient?
Check for danger, __________, and send for help.
Check for response
9. In both infants and children, the compression to ventilation ratio for
one-rescuer CPR is:
30:2
10. The proper steps for operating an AED are:
Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, aanalyze the rhythm,
shock the patient.
11. A 21 year old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses
while eating a hot dog at a bar. What is the most likely cause?
Chocking
12. You assess that the patient still has a pulse, what is the next step in
managing this case?
Open airway
13. What age is a considered an infant for BLS purposes?
Under 1
14. Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest patient before
seeking assistance in single rescuer scenarios?
Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest
