Basic Life Support Final Exam (American
Heart Association) Questions with Correct
Answers 2025-2026
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur?
a. healthcare clinics
b. homes
c. recreational facilities
d. shopping centers CORRECT ANSWER b
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
a. cardiac problem
b. congenital or acquired heart defect
c. respiratory failure or shock
d. infection and sepsis CORRECT ANSWER c
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?
a. advanced life support
b. high-quality CPR
c. prevention
d. rapid defibrillation CORRECT ANSWER d
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?
a. when respiratory distress in adults occurs and the heart rate does not change
b. when the heart rate is 40 to 60/min and respiration increase
c. when blood flow the the heart is blocked and the heart rate increases
, d. when and abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
CORRECT ANSWER d
Scenario: A 53-year-
old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are t
he first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
Which is the first action you should take in this situation?
a. activate the emergency response system
b. start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
c. start providing rescue breaths
d. verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim CORRECT ANSWER d
Scenario: A 53-year-
old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are t
he first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "Are you OK?" What is
your next best action?
a. check his pulse
b. start high-quality CPR
c. start providing rescue breaths
d. shout for nearby help CORRECT ANSWER d
Scenario: A 53-year-
old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are t
he first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
Heart Association) Questions with Correct
Answers 2025-2026
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur?
a. healthcare clinics
b. homes
c. recreational facilities
d. shopping centers CORRECT ANSWER b
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
a. cardiac problem
b. congenital or acquired heart defect
c. respiratory failure or shock
d. infection and sepsis CORRECT ANSWER c
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?
a. advanced life support
b. high-quality CPR
c. prevention
d. rapid defibrillation CORRECT ANSWER d
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?
a. when respiratory distress in adults occurs and the heart rate does not change
b. when the heart rate is 40 to 60/min and respiration increase
c. when blood flow the the heart is blocked and the heart rate increases
, d. when and abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
CORRECT ANSWER d
Scenario: A 53-year-
old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are t
he first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
Which is the first action you should take in this situation?
a. activate the emergency response system
b. start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
c. start providing rescue breaths
d. verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim CORRECT ANSWER d
Scenario: A 53-year-
old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are t
he first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "Are you OK?" What is
your next best action?
a. check his pulse
b. start high-quality CPR
c. start providing rescue breaths
d. shout for nearby help CORRECT ANSWER d
Scenario: A 53-year-
old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are t
he first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
