Basic Life Support Exam A
& B_ complete questions
and answers Updated 2022
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Exams A and B
February 16, 2016
© 2016 American Heart Association
Contents
Student Answer Sheet
Exam A
Exam A Answer Key
Exam A Annotated Answer Key
Exam B
Exam B Answer Key
Exam B Annotated Answer Key
, Basic Life Support Exam A
& B_ complete questions
and answers Updated 2022
Student Answer Sheet
Basic Life Support
Exam
Name: Date: Version:
Question Answer
1. A B C D
2. A B C D
3. A B C D
4. A B C D
5. A B C D
6. A B C D
7. A B C D
8. A B C D
9. A B C D
10. A B C D
11. A B C D
12. A B C D
13. A B C D
14. A B C D
15. A B C D
16. A B C D
17. A B C D
18. A B C D
19. A B C D
20. A B C D
21. A B C D
22. A B C D
23. A B C D
24. A B C D
25. A B C D
,Basic Life Support Exam A
& B_ complete questions
and answers Updated 2022
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Exam A
February 16, 2016
© 2016 American Heart Association
, Basic Life Support Exam
B_ complete questions
and answers Updated 2022
Basic Life Support Exam A
(25 questions)
Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet.
1. While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you
ensure is being accomplished?
A. Maintaining a compression rate of 90 to 120/min
B. Placing hands on the upper third of the sternum
C. Allowing the chest to recoil 1 inch
D. Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and
does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to
her with an AED.
2. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
A. Apply the pads to the patient’s chest
B. Clear the patient
C. Turn on the AED
D. Press the shock button
3. After the AED pads are attached to the victim’s bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?
A. Check the victim for a carotid pulse
B. Follow the AED prompts
C. Clear the patient
D. Press the shock button
4. What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in
water?
A. Do not move the victim, and do not use the AED
B. Pull the victim out of the water, but do not use the AED
C. Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
D. Do not pull the victim out of the water, but wipe the chest before placing pads
5. How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask
device?
A. Observing the chest rise with breaths
B. Delivering breaths quickly and forcefully
C. Always having oxygen attached to the bag
D. Allowing air to release around the mask
2
Basic Life Support Exam A, February
16, 2016
& B_ complete questions
and answers Updated 2022
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Exams A and B
February 16, 2016
© 2016 American Heart Association
Contents
Student Answer Sheet
Exam A
Exam A Answer Key
Exam A Annotated Answer Key
Exam B
Exam B Answer Key
Exam B Annotated Answer Key
, Basic Life Support Exam A
& B_ complete questions
and answers Updated 2022
Student Answer Sheet
Basic Life Support
Exam
Name: Date: Version:
Question Answer
1. A B C D
2. A B C D
3. A B C D
4. A B C D
5. A B C D
6. A B C D
7. A B C D
8. A B C D
9. A B C D
10. A B C D
11. A B C D
12. A B C D
13. A B C D
14. A B C D
15. A B C D
16. A B C D
17. A B C D
18. A B C D
19. A B C D
20. A B C D
21. A B C D
22. A B C D
23. A B C D
24. A B C D
25. A B C D
,Basic Life Support Exam A
& B_ complete questions
and answers Updated 2022
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Exam A
February 16, 2016
© 2016 American Heart Association
, Basic Life Support Exam
B_ complete questions
and answers Updated 2022
Basic Life Support Exam A
(25 questions)
Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet.
1. While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you
ensure is being accomplished?
A. Maintaining a compression rate of 90 to 120/min
B. Placing hands on the upper third of the sternum
C. Allowing the chest to recoil 1 inch
D. Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and
does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to
her with an AED.
2. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
A. Apply the pads to the patient’s chest
B. Clear the patient
C. Turn on the AED
D. Press the shock button
3. After the AED pads are attached to the victim’s bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?
A. Check the victim for a carotid pulse
B. Follow the AED prompts
C. Clear the patient
D. Press the shock button
4. What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in
water?
A. Do not move the victim, and do not use the AED
B. Pull the victim out of the water, but do not use the AED
C. Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
D. Do not pull the victim out of the water, but wipe the chest before placing pads
5. How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask
device?
A. Observing the chest rise with breaths
B. Delivering breaths quickly and forcefully
C. Always having oxygen attached to the bag
D. Allowing air to release around the mask
2
Basic Life Support Exam A, February
16, 2016
