BLS CPR FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN,
INFANTS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
What is the compression depth for infants? - Answer-1.5 inches (4 cm)
What is the technique for delivering compressions for a single rescuer? - Answer-Two
fingers
What is the technique for delivering compressions for two rescuers? - Answer-Two
thumbs-encircling hands
What is the compression-ventilation rate and ratio for 2 rescuers? - Answer-15:2
If the arrest was not witnessed, what should the rescuer do? - Answer-Initiate CPR
before calling the police
What age should the child be to use smaller sized pads? - Answer-1-8 years old
What is the most important thing of the placement of the pads on the child? - Answer-
The pads do not overlap
When should the AED be used on children? - Answer-As soon as it is available
What should you do if the AED has a key or switch that will deliver a child shock dose? -
Answer-Turn the key or switch
How do you follow the instructions of the AED? - Answer-Turn the AED on and follow
the prompts it gives you
What is the compression rate for 2-rescuer CPR? - Answer-At least 100/min
Should one pause for breaths during advanced airway CPR? - Answer-No
How often should breaths be given during 2-rescuer CPR with advanced airway? -
Answer-6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute)
What comprises of advanced airway CPR? - Answer-Endotracheal intubation, laryngeal
mask airway, supraglottic
What comprises of no advanced airway CPR? - Answer-Mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-
mask, bag-mask
INFANTS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
What is the compression depth for infants? - Answer-1.5 inches (4 cm)
What is the technique for delivering compressions for a single rescuer? - Answer-Two
fingers
What is the technique for delivering compressions for two rescuers? - Answer-Two
thumbs-encircling hands
What is the compression-ventilation rate and ratio for 2 rescuers? - Answer-15:2
If the arrest was not witnessed, what should the rescuer do? - Answer-Initiate CPR
before calling the police
What age should the child be to use smaller sized pads? - Answer-1-8 years old
What is the most important thing of the placement of the pads on the child? - Answer-
The pads do not overlap
When should the AED be used on children? - Answer-As soon as it is available
What should you do if the AED has a key or switch that will deliver a child shock dose? -
Answer-Turn the key or switch
How do you follow the instructions of the AED? - Answer-Turn the AED on and follow
the prompts it gives you
What is the compression rate for 2-rescuer CPR? - Answer-At least 100/min
Should one pause for breaths during advanced airway CPR? - Answer-No
How often should breaths be given during 2-rescuer CPR with advanced airway? -
Answer-6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute)
What comprises of advanced airway CPR? - Answer-Endotracheal intubation, laryngeal
mask airway, supraglottic
What comprises of no advanced airway CPR? - Answer-Mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-
mask, bag-mask
