BLS Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first step when you encounter an unresponsive adult?
✔✔Check for responsiveness by tapping and shouting, then call for help if the person is
unresponsive.
How should you position your hands when performing CPR on an adult?
✔✔Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest and the other hand on top, interlocking
your fingers.
What should you do if you find an infant who is unresponsive and not breathing?
✔✔Start CPR immediately by giving 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
How can you recognize signs of a heart attack?
✔✔Common signs include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, or lightheadedness.
What is the correct compression depth for CPR on an adult?
✔✔Compress the chest at least 2 inches deep.
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,When should you stop chest compressions during CPR?
✔✔Stop chest compressions when the person shows signs of life, such as breathing, or when
emergency medical personnel arrive.
What is the proper way to check for a pulse in an adult?
✔✔Check the carotid artery for no more than 10 seconds.
How should you perform CPR on a pregnant woman?
✔✔Perform chest compressions the same way as for any adult, but avoid putting pressure on the
abdomen.
What should you do if you are unsure whether to provide rescue breaths?
✔✔If the person is not breathing or only gasping, proceed with CPR, giving 30 chest
compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths for CPR on an adult?
✔✔The ratio is 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths.
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,What is the correct compression depth for CPR on a child?
✔✔For a child, compress the chest about 2 inches deep.
How do you check for signs of life in a child?
✔✔Look for normal breathing or signs of movement.
What is the proper compression technique when performing CPR on an infant?
✔✔Place two fingers on the center of the chest, just below the nipple line, and compress about
1.5 inches deep.
How should you perform CPR on a child?
✔✔For a child, use one hand to perform chest compressions, compressing about 2 inches deep.
What should you do if the AED pads are too large for an infant or small child?
✔✔Use pediatric pads or, if unavailable, place one pad on the chest and the other on the back,
avoiding overlap.
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, When should you call for help when performing CPR on a child or infant?
✔✔Call for help immediately if you are alone. If others are present, perform 2 minutes of CPR
before calling for help.
What should you do if a victim starts breathing after starting CPR?
✔✔Turn the person onto their side into the recovery position and monitor their breathing until
help arrives.
How should you check for breathing in an infant?
✔✔Place your cheek near the infant’s mouth and nose, watching for chest rise, and listen for
breathing sounds for no more than 10 seconds.
What is the correct way to perform chest compressions on an infant?
✔✔Place two fingers on the center of the chest and compress about 1.5 inches deep, allowing the
chest to return to its normal position after each compression.
What should you do if a person is unresponsive but breathing?
✔✔Place the person in the recovery position, ensuring their airway remains open, and monitor
their condition until help arrives.
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Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first step when you encounter an unresponsive adult?
✔✔Check for responsiveness by tapping and shouting, then call for help if the person is
unresponsive.
How should you position your hands when performing CPR on an adult?
✔✔Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest and the other hand on top, interlocking
your fingers.
What should you do if you find an infant who is unresponsive and not breathing?
✔✔Start CPR immediately by giving 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
How can you recognize signs of a heart attack?
✔✔Common signs include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, or lightheadedness.
What is the correct compression depth for CPR on an adult?
✔✔Compress the chest at least 2 inches deep.
1
,When should you stop chest compressions during CPR?
✔✔Stop chest compressions when the person shows signs of life, such as breathing, or when
emergency medical personnel arrive.
What is the proper way to check for a pulse in an adult?
✔✔Check the carotid artery for no more than 10 seconds.
How should you perform CPR on a pregnant woman?
✔✔Perform chest compressions the same way as for any adult, but avoid putting pressure on the
abdomen.
What should you do if you are unsure whether to provide rescue breaths?
✔✔If the person is not breathing or only gasping, proceed with CPR, giving 30 chest
compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths for CPR on an adult?
✔✔The ratio is 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths.
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,What is the correct compression depth for CPR on a child?
✔✔For a child, compress the chest about 2 inches deep.
How do you check for signs of life in a child?
✔✔Look for normal breathing or signs of movement.
What is the proper compression technique when performing CPR on an infant?
✔✔Place two fingers on the center of the chest, just below the nipple line, and compress about
1.5 inches deep.
How should you perform CPR on a child?
✔✔For a child, use one hand to perform chest compressions, compressing about 2 inches deep.
What should you do if the AED pads are too large for an infant or small child?
✔✔Use pediatric pads or, if unavailable, place one pad on the chest and the other on the back,
avoiding overlap.
3
, When should you call for help when performing CPR on a child or infant?
✔✔Call for help immediately if you are alone. If others are present, perform 2 minutes of CPR
before calling for help.
What should you do if a victim starts breathing after starting CPR?
✔✔Turn the person onto their side into the recovery position and monitor their breathing until
help arrives.
How should you check for breathing in an infant?
✔✔Place your cheek near the infant’s mouth and nose, watching for chest rise, and listen for
breathing sounds for no more than 10 seconds.
What is the correct way to perform chest compressions on an infant?
✔✔Place two fingers on the center of the chest and compress about 1.5 inches deep, allowing the
chest to return to its normal position after each compression.
What should you do if a person is unresponsive but breathing?
✔✔Place the person in the recovery position, ensuring their airway remains open, and monitor
their condition until help arrives.
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