BLS Exam
1. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
A. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
B. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
C. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
D. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths - ANS-D. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in
water?
A. Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
B. Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
C. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
D. Do not move the person, and do not use the AED - ANS-C. Pull the person out of the water,
and wipe the chest
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the
emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing
high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt.
3. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
A. Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.
B. One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.
C. Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
D. Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths - ANS-C. Two rescuers
should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac
arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using his
mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers
immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
4. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What
action supports 2-rescuer CPR?
A. Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles
B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
C. Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes
D. Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles - ANS-B. Alternating the compressor role every 2
minutes
, 5. You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping
sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
B. Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing
C. Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
D. Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing - ANS-A. Begin CPR; the
gasps are not normal breathing
Why is defibrillation important?
A. There is a 100% success rate.
B. It is not important for cardiac arrest.
C. It prevents rearrest from occurring.
D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm. - ANS-D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and
does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with
an AED.
7. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
A. Press the Shock button
B. Apply the pads to the chest
C. Turn on the AED
D. Clear the patient - ANS-C. Turn on the AED
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and
does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with
an AED.
8. After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What
is the next step when using an AED?
A. Clear the patient
B. Follow the AED prompts
C. Press the Shock button
D. Check for a carotid pulse - ANS-B. Follow the AED prompts
9. "The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and
tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of
team dynamics listed.
A. Clear roles and responsibilities
B. Constructive intervention
C. Knowing your limitations
D. Mutual respect - ANS-A. Clear roles and responsibilities
1. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
A. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
B. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
C. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
D. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths - ANS-D. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in
water?
A. Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
B. Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
C. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
D. Do not move the person, and do not use the AED - ANS-C. Pull the person out of the water,
and wipe the chest
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the
emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing
high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt.
3. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
A. Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.
B. One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.
C. Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
D. Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths - ANS-C. Two rescuers
should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac
arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using his
mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers
immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
4. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What
action supports 2-rescuer CPR?
A. Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles
B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
C. Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes
D. Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles - ANS-B. Alternating the compressor role every 2
minutes
, 5. You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping
sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
B. Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing
C. Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
D. Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing - ANS-A. Begin CPR; the
gasps are not normal breathing
Why is defibrillation important?
A. There is a 100% success rate.
B. It is not important for cardiac arrest.
C. It prevents rearrest from occurring.
D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm. - ANS-D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and
does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with
an AED.
7. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
A. Press the Shock button
B. Apply the pads to the chest
C. Turn on the AED
D. Clear the patient - ANS-C. Turn on the AED
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and
does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with
an AED.
8. After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What
is the next step when using an AED?
A. Clear the patient
B. Follow the AED prompts
C. Press the Shock button
D. Check for a carotid pulse - ANS-B. Follow the AED prompts
9. "The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and
tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of
team dynamics listed.
A. Clear roles and responsibilities
B. Constructive intervention
C. Knowing your limitations
D. Mutual respect - ANS-A. Clear roles and responsibilities
