BLS CPR EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a
single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What
actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? - Answer-2
rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child
victim? - Answer-By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest,
about 2 inches (5 cm)
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? - Answer-
Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using the AED? - Answer-Follow the AED
prompts
What should you do it you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged
in water? - Answer-Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-
valve mask? - Answer-Observing the chest rise with breaths
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - Answer-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches.
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
Answer-30 compressions to 2 breaths
Which victim requires high-quality CPR? - Answer-A victim who is unresponsive with no
normal breathing and no pulse.
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest
compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback? -
Answer-You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modifications should
you incorporate? - Answer-Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing
object
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a
single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What
actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? - Answer-2
rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child
victim? - Answer-By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest,
about 2 inches (5 cm)
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? - Answer-
Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using the AED? - Answer-Follow the AED
prompts
What should you do it you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged
in water? - Answer-Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-
valve mask? - Answer-Observing the chest rise with breaths
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - Answer-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches.
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
Answer-30 compressions to 2 breaths
Which victim requires high-quality CPR? - Answer-A victim who is unresponsive with no
normal breathing and no pulse.
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest
compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback? -
Answer-You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modifications should
you incorporate? - Answer-Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing
object
