basic life support exam A 2026
Questions And Answers Already Graded
A+
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag
mask device? - CORRECT ANSWER-Observing the chest rise with breaths
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
CORRECT ANSWER-30 compressions to 2 breaths
What is a consideration when you are using an AED? - CORRECT ANSWER-On a
hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
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. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? -
CORRECT ANSWER-2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
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. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER-Alternating the
compressor role every 2 minutes
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed. - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowing your limitations
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - CORRECT ANSWER-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
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.
Questions And Answers Already Graded
A+
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag
mask device? - CORRECT ANSWER-Observing the chest rise with breaths
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
CORRECT ANSWER-30 compressions to 2 breaths
What is a consideration when you are using an AED? - CORRECT ANSWER-On a
hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
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. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? -
CORRECT ANSWER-2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
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. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER-Alternating the
compressor role every 2 minutes
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed. - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowing your limitations
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - CORRECT ANSWER-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
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.
