AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BLS
(BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Compression-ventilation ratio for 2-rescuer infant CPR. - Answer-15:2
The preferred technique for infant chest compressions with 2 rescuers. - Answer-2
thumb-encircling hands technique
How do you relieve a chocking responsive infant? - Answer-Cycles of 5 back slaps,
followed by 5 chest thrusts.
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)
(BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Compression-ventilation ratio for 2-rescuer infant CPR. - Answer-15:2
The preferred technique for infant chest compressions with 2 rescuers. - Answer-2
thumb-encircling hands technique
How do you relieve a chocking responsive infant? - Answer-Cycles of 5 back slaps,
followed by 5 chest thrusts.
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)
