BLS Test Questions and Answers
(AHA) Complete Review 2026
‣ What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been
submerged in water? Answer: Pull the person out of the water and wipe chest
‣ 1 person preforming cpr on a child, two others arrive, what should occur next?
Answer: Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
‣ Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the
AED. What action
supports 2-rescuer CPR? Answer: alternate the compressor role every 2 minutes
‣ You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. you phone 911. What should you do next?
Answer: Begin CPR, the gasps are not normal breathing
‣ Why is defibrillation important? Answer: It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
‣ When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? Answer: Turn on the
AED
‣ After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects
ventricular fibrillation.
What is the next step when using an AED? Answer: Follow the AED prompts
(AHA) Complete Review 2026
‣ What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been
submerged in water? Answer: Pull the person out of the water and wipe chest
‣ 1 person preforming cpr on a child, two others arrive, what should occur next?
Answer: Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
‣ Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the
AED. What action
supports 2-rescuer CPR? Answer: alternate the compressor role every 2 minutes
‣ You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. you phone 911. What should you do next?
Answer: Begin CPR, the gasps are not normal breathing
‣ Why is defibrillation important? Answer: It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
‣ When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? Answer: Turn on the
AED
‣ After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects
ventricular fibrillation.
What is the next step when using an AED? Answer: Follow the AED prompts