BLS CPR QUIZ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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?
a. "You need to compress at a rate of 80 to 120 per minute."
b. "You need to compress at a rate of at least 120 per minute."
c. "You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute."
d. "You need to compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute." - Answer-c. "You need to
compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute."
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed.
a. Knowledge sharing
b. Summarizing and reevaluation
c. Constructive intervention
d. Knowing your limitations - Answer-d. Knowing your limitations
"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions,
and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most
appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
a. Clear roles and responsibilities
b. Knowing your limitations
c. Constructive intervention
d. Mutual respect - Answer-a. Clear roles and responsibilities
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 - Answer-d. Compressing to a depth of at
least 2 inches
Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child?
a. By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5
cm)
b. By compressing the chest at least one fourth the depth of the chest, about 1.5 inches
(4 cm)
c. By compressing the chest at least two thirds the depth of the chest, about 4 inches
(10 cm)
, d. By compressing the chest at least one half the depth of the chest, about 3 inches (8
cm) - Answer-a. By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest,
about 2 inches (5 cm)
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
a. There will be a reduction of rescuer fatigue
b. It will reduce the risk of rib fractures
c. The heart will adequately refill between compressions
d. The rate of chest compressions will increase - Answer-c. The heart will adequately
refill between compressions
Scenario: for questions 16 and 17: A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not
breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality
CPR.
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
a. Never switch rescuers, and maintain current roles
b. Switch rescuers at 5-minute intervals
c. Switch rescuers about every 2 minutes
d. Switch rescuers when placing the AED pads - Answer-c. Switch rescuers about every
2 minutes
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing complete chest recoil.
What is your next course of action?
a. Stand back and await directions from the team leader
b. Take over leadership and give directions
c. Immediately take over chest compressions
d. Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil - Answer-d. Tell the
compressor you notice decreased chest recoil
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 - Answer-a. Observing the chest rise with
breaths
Scenario for questions 19 and 20: 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 using a
mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
1. What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
a. 2 rescuers alternate using the AED and giving breaths
ANSWERS
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?
a. "You need to compress at a rate of 80 to 120 per minute."
b. "You need to compress at a rate of at least 120 per minute."
c. "You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute."
d. "You need to compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute." - Answer-c. "You need to
compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute."
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed.
a. Knowledge sharing
b. Summarizing and reevaluation
c. Constructive intervention
d. Knowing your limitations - Answer-d. Knowing your limitations
"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions,
and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most
appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
a. Clear roles and responsibilities
b. Knowing your limitations
c. Constructive intervention
d. Mutual respect - Answer-a. Clear roles and responsibilities
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 - Answer-d. Compressing to a depth of at
least 2 inches
Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child?
a. By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5
cm)
b. By compressing the chest at least one fourth the depth of the chest, about 1.5 inches
(4 cm)
c. By compressing the chest at least two thirds the depth of the chest, about 4 inches
(10 cm)
, d. By compressing the chest at least one half the depth of the chest, about 3 inches (8
cm) - Answer-a. By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest,
about 2 inches (5 cm)
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
a. There will be a reduction of rescuer fatigue
b. It will reduce the risk of rib fractures
c. The heart will adequately refill between compressions
d. The rate of chest compressions will increase - Answer-c. The heart will adequately
refill between compressions
Scenario: for questions 16 and 17: A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not
breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality
CPR.
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
a. Never switch rescuers, and maintain current roles
b. Switch rescuers at 5-minute intervals
c. Switch rescuers about every 2 minutes
d. Switch rescuers when placing the AED pads - Answer-c. Switch rescuers about every
2 minutes
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing complete chest recoil.
What is your next course of action?
a. Stand back and await directions from the team leader
b. Take over leadership and give directions
c. Immediately take over chest compressions
d. Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil - Answer-d. Tell the
compressor you notice decreased chest recoil
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 - Answer-a. Observing the chest rise with
breaths
Scenario for questions 19 and 20: 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 using a
mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
1. What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
a. 2 rescuers alternate using the AED and giving breaths
