BLS Study Guide, 2024/2025 WITH REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS)
The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommend BLS sequence of steps are: - ✔✔Chest
compression, airway, breathing.
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from 1 year of age to
puberty? - ✔✔Carotid or femoral artery.
Brain damage is likely if intervention occurs __________ after the heart stops. -
✔✔6-10 minutes.
CPR must be performed if these conditions exist: Unconsciousness, no breathing, or no
pulse. True or False. - ✔✔True.
C in CAB stands for: - ✔✔Compression.
What is a recommended position for the victim when performing CPR: - ✔✔Lying flat
on his/her back on a smooth and firm surface.
Recommended rate for effective compressions for adult/child is: - ✔✔100-120
compressions per minute
When checking for breathing, if you hear gasps: - ✔✔Assume the victim is not
breathing normally and do proceed with CPR.
, It is not important to wait for the chest to come back to its original position after each
compression. True or False. - ✔✔False.
If the victim is breathing normally, but not responding you should: - ✔✔Turn the
victim to the side and wait for emergency personnel.
When performing infant CPR, the depth of the compression should be: - ✔✔1/3 to
1/2 the depth of the chest.
When administering CPR for children you should: - ✔✔Call EMS first, then proceed
with compression reps until the arrival.
When performing adult CPR, the depth of compression should be: - ✔✔at least 2
inches deep.
A in CAB stands for Airway. True or False. - ✔✔True.
When finding carotid artery, you are looking to check for victim's: - ✔✔Pulse.
Chances of brain death are likely if the heart stopped for: - ✔✔6-8 minutes.
If not comfortable with your abilities to perform CPR, you should: - ✔✔Call 911, and
perform chest compressions.
What is the most important reason to be aware of your location? - ✔✔when calling
911, you need to inform emergency personnel of your location.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS)
The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommend BLS sequence of steps are: - ✔✔Chest
compression, airway, breathing.
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from 1 year of age to
puberty? - ✔✔Carotid or femoral artery.
Brain damage is likely if intervention occurs __________ after the heart stops. -
✔✔6-10 minutes.
CPR must be performed if these conditions exist: Unconsciousness, no breathing, or no
pulse. True or False. - ✔✔True.
C in CAB stands for: - ✔✔Compression.
What is a recommended position for the victim when performing CPR: - ✔✔Lying flat
on his/her back on a smooth and firm surface.
Recommended rate for effective compressions for adult/child is: - ✔✔100-120
compressions per minute
When checking for breathing, if you hear gasps: - ✔✔Assume the victim is not
breathing normally and do proceed with CPR.
, It is not important to wait for the chest to come back to its original position after each
compression. True or False. - ✔✔False.
If the victim is breathing normally, but not responding you should: - ✔✔Turn the
victim to the side and wait for emergency personnel.
When performing infant CPR, the depth of the compression should be: - ✔✔1/3 to
1/2 the depth of the chest.
When administering CPR for children you should: - ✔✔Call EMS first, then proceed
with compression reps until the arrival.
When performing adult CPR, the depth of compression should be: - ✔✔at least 2
inches deep.
A in CAB stands for Airway. True or False. - ✔✔True.
When finding carotid artery, you are looking to check for victim's: - ✔✔Pulse.
Chances of brain death are likely if the heart stopped for: - ✔✔6-8 minutes.
If not comfortable with your abilities to perform CPR, you should: - ✔✔Call 911, and
perform chest compressions.
What is the most important reason to be aware of your location? - ✔✔when calling
911, you need to inform emergency personnel of your location.
