BLS Hospital Corpsman Exam Questions
with Correct Answers
Why is a BVM not recommended during single-provider CPR? it will increase the time
between sets of chest compressions, resulting in poor outcomes.
How often do you switch roles between providers whwn giving CPR? Every 2 minutes
What are the most common causes of cardiac arrest in children? respiratory emergencies,
congenital heart disorders and trauma.
For infants, tap the shoulder check for responsiveness. FALSE: For children, tap the
shoulder as you would for an adult. However, for infants, tap the bottom of their foot.
When opening the airway, use the head-tilt/chin-lift to a neutral position for children and infants.
FALSE: For infants, open the airway to a neutral position using the head-tilt/chin- lift. For
children, open the airway to a slightly past-neutral position.
When checking for pulse, check an infant's brachial pulse. TRUE: Check the carotid pulse
for a child. For an infant, however, check the brachial pulse with two fingers on the inside of the
upper arm.
Call First or Care First Care first for an unresponsive child or infant whom you did not see
collapse. Provide 2 minutes of care based on the conditions found.
, Respiratory arrest with a pulse > 60 bpm: Deliver 1 ventilation every 3 to 5 seconds; each
ventilation should last about 1 second. - Check the pulse and breathing about every 2 minutes. If
the pulse decreases to 60 bpm or less with signs of poor perfusion, begin CPR and reassess every
2 minutes.
Respiratory arrest with a pulse < 60 bpm: Begin CPR. Check the pulse and breathing
about every 2 minutes. o If the child is not breathing normally and the pulse increases to greater
than 60 bpm, stop chest compressions but continue providing 1 ventilation every 3 to 5 seconds.
o If the child is not breathing normally but has a pulse less than 60 bpm, continue CPR and
reassess every 2 minutes.
If an advanced airway is in place during respiratory arrest, deliver... 1 ventilation every 6
to 8 seconds while another provider performs compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
Depth of compressions for children is the same as for adults. FALSE: For children,
compress to a depth of about 2 inches. For adults, compress to at least 2 inches.
Depth of compressions for children is the same as for adults. FALSE: For children,
compress to a depth of about 2 inches. For adults, compress to at least 2 inches.
It is safe to use an AED when caring for a woman who is pregnant? TRUE: It is safe to
use an AED on a woman who is pregnant. Remember, the baby's best chance of survival is the
mother's survival.
with Correct Answers
Why is a BVM not recommended during single-provider CPR? it will increase the time
between sets of chest compressions, resulting in poor outcomes.
How often do you switch roles between providers whwn giving CPR? Every 2 minutes
What are the most common causes of cardiac arrest in children? respiratory emergencies,
congenital heart disorders and trauma.
For infants, tap the shoulder check for responsiveness. FALSE: For children, tap the
shoulder as you would for an adult. However, for infants, tap the bottom of their foot.
When opening the airway, use the head-tilt/chin-lift to a neutral position for children and infants.
FALSE: For infants, open the airway to a neutral position using the head-tilt/chin- lift. For
children, open the airway to a slightly past-neutral position.
When checking for pulse, check an infant's brachial pulse. TRUE: Check the carotid pulse
for a child. For an infant, however, check the brachial pulse with two fingers on the inside of the
upper arm.
Call First or Care First Care first for an unresponsive child or infant whom you did not see
collapse. Provide 2 minutes of care based on the conditions found.
, Respiratory arrest with a pulse > 60 bpm: Deliver 1 ventilation every 3 to 5 seconds; each
ventilation should last about 1 second. - Check the pulse and breathing about every 2 minutes. If
the pulse decreases to 60 bpm or less with signs of poor perfusion, begin CPR and reassess every
2 minutes.
Respiratory arrest with a pulse < 60 bpm: Begin CPR. Check the pulse and breathing
about every 2 minutes. o If the child is not breathing normally and the pulse increases to greater
than 60 bpm, stop chest compressions but continue providing 1 ventilation every 3 to 5 seconds.
o If the child is not breathing normally but has a pulse less than 60 bpm, continue CPR and
reassess every 2 minutes.
If an advanced airway is in place during respiratory arrest, deliver... 1 ventilation every 6
to 8 seconds while another provider performs compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
Depth of compressions for children is the same as for adults. FALSE: For children,
compress to a depth of about 2 inches. For adults, compress to at least 2 inches.
Depth of compressions for children is the same as for adults. FALSE: For children,
compress to a depth of about 2 inches. For adults, compress to at least 2 inches.
It is safe to use an AED when caring for a woman who is pregnant? TRUE: It is safe to
use an AED on a woman who is pregnant. Remember, the baby's best chance of survival is the
mother's survival.
