AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BLS
(BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
When do you ensure a scene is safe? - Answer-When you first see a potential victim.
Which victim requires CPR? - Answer-A victim who is unresponsive, not breathing and
has no pulse.
This is the best method to open an airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected
neck injury. - Answer-Head tilt-chin lift
The maximum time you check for a pulse. - Answer-10 seconds
A device used for a 2-person rescue to provide breaths during CPR. - Answer-Bag-
mask device
The recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult victim. - Answer-2 inches
(5cm)
When a child has a pulse of more than 60/min but is not breathing, what should you do?
- Answer-Give breaths without chest compressions.
The compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR. - Answer-30:2
Why is important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR? - Answer-Creates
blood flow
The rate for performing chest compressions for ALL victims. - Answer-100
compressions per minute
Why do you give a breath just until you see the chest rise? - Answer-Minimizes air from
entering the victim's stomach (gastric inflation)
Adult pads/dose may be used if pediatric pads/dose are not available when using an
AED for a child less than 8 years old. (T or F) - Answer-True
What are the compression and ventilation rates for 2-rescuer CPR when an advanced
airway is present with an adult victim? - Answer-100 compressions per minute; 1 breath
every 6-8 seconds.
(BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
When do you ensure a scene is safe? - Answer-When you first see a potential victim.
Which victim requires CPR? - Answer-A victim who is unresponsive, not breathing and
has no pulse.
This is the best method to open an airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected
neck injury. - Answer-Head tilt-chin lift
The maximum time you check for a pulse. - Answer-10 seconds
A device used for a 2-person rescue to provide breaths during CPR. - Answer-Bag-
mask device
The recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult victim. - Answer-2 inches
(5cm)
When a child has a pulse of more than 60/min but is not breathing, what should you do?
- Answer-Give breaths without chest compressions.
The compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR. - Answer-30:2
Why is important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR? - Answer-Creates
blood flow
The rate for performing chest compressions for ALL victims. - Answer-100
compressions per minute
Why do you give a breath just until you see the chest rise? - Answer-Minimizes air from
entering the victim's stomach (gastric inflation)
Adult pads/dose may be used if pediatric pads/dose are not available when using an
AED for a child less than 8 years old. (T or F) - Answer-True
What are the compression and ventilation rates for 2-rescuer CPR when an advanced
airway is present with an adult victim? - Answer-100 compressions per minute; 1 breath
every 6-8 seconds.
