BLS ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% CORRECT
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout "are you OK?" What
is your next best action? - ✔✔Shout for nearby help
Scenario: A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness
him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him motionless on
the floor.
Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency response and get
an AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing you notice
the man is gasping for air and making "snorting" sounds. You do not feel a pulse. What is
your best next action? - ✔✔Start High-quality CPR, starting with chest compressions
Scenario: A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness
him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him motionless on
the floor.
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? -
✔✔30:2
Scenario: A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness
him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him motionless on
the floor.
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions for on an adult in CPR? -
✔✔Rate- 100-120 compressions per min and at least 2 inches deep
, Scenario: A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness
him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him motionless on
the floor.
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - ✔✔Assign tasks and
rotate compressor duties every 2 minutes or sooner if needed to avoid fatigue
Scenario: A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness
him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him motionless on
the floor.
If you suspect an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred
method for opening the airway? - ✔✔Jaw-thrust
Why are songs like "Stayin' Alive", "Another one Bites the Dust", and "Hips don't lie"
sometimes associated with CPR? - ✔✔They have tempos between 100-120bpm
Posturing and agonal gasps are examples of movement you may experience even
though the victim is in cardiac arrest. - ✔✔True
If you are alone and a victim is unresponsive, you should: - ✔✔Call 911 on your cell
phone and put them on speaker
What is the most appropriate step to take as soon as the AED arrives on scene? -
✔✔Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an AED? - ✔✔Placing the pads
on the victim's bare chest
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% CORRECT
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout "are you OK?" What
is your next best action? - ✔✔Shout for nearby help
Scenario: A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness
him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him motionless on
the floor.
Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency response and get
an AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing you notice
the man is gasping for air and making "snorting" sounds. You do not feel a pulse. What is
your best next action? - ✔✔Start High-quality CPR, starting with chest compressions
Scenario: A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness
him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him motionless on
the floor.
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? -
✔✔30:2
Scenario: A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness
him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him motionless on
the floor.
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions for on an adult in CPR? -
✔✔Rate- 100-120 compressions per min and at least 2 inches deep
, Scenario: A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness
him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him motionless on
the floor.
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - ✔✔Assign tasks and
rotate compressor duties every 2 minutes or sooner if needed to avoid fatigue
Scenario: A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness
him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him motionless on
the floor.
If you suspect an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred
method for opening the airway? - ✔✔Jaw-thrust
Why are songs like "Stayin' Alive", "Another one Bites the Dust", and "Hips don't lie"
sometimes associated with CPR? - ✔✔They have tempos between 100-120bpm
Posturing and agonal gasps are examples of movement you may experience even
though the victim is in cardiac arrest. - ✔✔True
If you are alone and a victim is unresponsive, you should: - ✔✔Call 911 on your cell
phone and put them on speaker
What is the most appropriate step to take as soon as the AED arrives on scene? -
✔✔Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an AED? - ✔✔Placing the pads
on the victim's bare chest
