BLS CPR ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
Answer: Respiratory failure or shock
⩥ What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?
Answer: Rapid defibrillation
⩥ Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? Answer: When
an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly.
⩥ You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive.
What is the first action you should take in this situation? Answer: Verify
that the scene is safe for you and your victim.
⩥ The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you
okay?" what is your best next action? Answer: Shout for nearby help.
⩥ Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency
response system and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As
you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping
,for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your
next best action? Answer: Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
⩥ Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths Answer: 30 compression's
to 2 breaths
⩥ What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? Answer:
100-120 per minute and a depth of 2 inches.
⩥ What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? Answer:
Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compression's every 2 minutes
or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.
⩥ If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma,
what is the preferred method for opening the air way? Answer: Jaw-
Thrust
⩥ What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED
arrives? Answer: Power on the AED
⩥ Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED?
Answer: Place pads on victims bare chest
, ⩥ If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or
defibrillator, what special steps should be taken? Answer: Avoid placing
the AED pads over the implanted device
⩥ what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart
rhythm? Answer: Stand clear of the victim
⩥ What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of
a 3 year old child? Answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths
⩥ What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when
2 or more rescuers are present? Answer: 15 compressions to 2 breaths
⩥ For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique advised
when 2 rescuers are present? Answer: Infant younger than 1 year
⩥ What is the correct chest compression depth for a child? Answer: 2
inches
⩥ What is the correct chest compression depth for infants? Answer: 1
1/2 inches (4cm)
⩥ What should you do when you are using an AED on an infant or child
less than 8 years old? Answer: use adult pads if child pads are not
available
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
Answer: Respiratory failure or shock
⩥ What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?
Answer: Rapid defibrillation
⩥ Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? Answer: When
an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly.
⩥ You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive.
What is the first action you should take in this situation? Answer: Verify
that the scene is safe for you and your victim.
⩥ The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you
okay?" what is your best next action? Answer: Shout for nearby help.
⩥ Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency
response system and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As
you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping
,for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your
next best action? Answer: Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
⩥ Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths Answer: 30 compression's
to 2 breaths
⩥ What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? Answer:
100-120 per minute and a depth of 2 inches.
⩥ What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? Answer:
Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compression's every 2 minutes
or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.
⩥ If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma,
what is the preferred method for opening the air way? Answer: Jaw-
Thrust
⩥ What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED
arrives? Answer: Power on the AED
⩥ Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED?
Answer: Place pads on victims bare chest
, ⩥ If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or
defibrillator, what special steps should be taken? Answer: Avoid placing
the AED pads over the implanted device
⩥ what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart
rhythm? Answer: Stand clear of the victim
⩥ What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of
a 3 year old child? Answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths
⩥ What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when
2 or more rescuers are present? Answer: 15 compressions to 2 breaths
⩥ For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique advised
when 2 rescuers are present? Answer: Infant younger than 1 year
⩥ What is the correct chest compression depth for a child? Answer: 2
inches
⩥ What is the correct chest compression depth for infants? Answer: 1
1/2 inches (4cm)
⩥ What should you do when you are using an AED on an infant or child
less than 8 years old? Answer: use adult pads if child pads are not
available
