Heart Code BLS Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Heart Code BLS Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What should you do after removing a foreign object from a choking adult who then becomes unresponsive? Begin CPR immediately and continue to monitor for object expulsion How can you tell that your chest compressions are helping circulate blood? The person’s skin color may improve slightly, and you may feel a carotid pulse during compressions What is the benefit of rotating compressors every two minutes during team CPR? To maintain high-quality compressions and reduce fatigue If a person collapses in a hallway and you have no mask available, what is your best option? Begin hands-only CPR while someone else calls for help During CPR, what should you do if you hear or feel a slight crack in the ribs? 2 Continue CPR without interruption unless there's an obvious sign of injury If the AED malfunctions during use, what should you do? Resume manual CPR and continue until a replacement AED or EMS arrives What can indicate that the airway is not properly open during rescue breaths? The chest does not rise and the breath meets resistance What step should come after confirming responsiveness and calling for help in a child collapse? Check for breathing and pulse at the same time In a two-rescuer infant CPR scenario, how should rescuers switch roles? After 2 minutes or 5 cycles, switch quickly and resume compressions immediately How can rescuers ensure minimal pause when using an AED in a team setting? Assign one person to prepare the AED while the other continues compressions If a drowning victim is pulled from water and not breathing, what is the first priority? 3 Give two effective rescue breaths before starting chest compressions What should a rescuer do if they are unsure whether a person has a pulse after 10 seconds? Start CPR to avoid delay in lifesaving care What is the best way to deliver effective rescue breaths without a barrier device? Seal your mouth over the person’s and breathe slowly, watching for chest rise When assisting a child in cardiac arrest and alone without a phone, what should be done first? Perform 2 minutes of CPR before leaving to call emergency services If a responder is unsure whether a person is breathing normally due to shallow breaths, what should they assume? Treat as not breathing and begin CPR What is the purpose of scanning the chest during compressions if no AED is available yet? To look for signs of a medical device or implanted defibrillator before pad placement 4 What is one silent sign of inadequate compressions that