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AHA BLS Exam 2025 | American Heart
Association Basic Life Support Certification |
100% Accurate Questions & Answers
1. In which case is CPR needed
a person with a pulse but no breathing
a person is complaining of indigestion and chest pain
a person that is unresponsive with no breathing or pulse
a person having difficulty breathing and grasping their chest
2. Describe the significance of the compression-to-breath ratio in CPR for
adults.
The ratio is only important for infants, not adults.
The compression-to-breath ratio of 30 to 2 ensures adequate blood
circulation and oxygenation during CPR.
The ratio is arbitrary and does not affect the outcome of CPR.
A higher ratio of compressions to breaths is recommended for better
results.
3. What is the primary indication for performing CPR on a victim?
Victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately
Victim with a pulse and who is having trouble breathing
Unresponsive, no normal breathing, and absent/inadequate pulse
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Victim with chest pain and indigestion
4. Describe the significance of the compression to ventilation ratio in CPR for
children.
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The ratio is irrelevant as long as compressions are performed.
The compression to ventilation ratio ensures that the child receives
adequate blood circulation and oxygenation during CPR.
The ratio only applies to adults, not children.
The ratio is only important for infants.
5. What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children according to
CPR guidelines?
Infection and sepsis
Congenital or acquired heart disease
Cardiac problem
Respiratory failure or shock
6. Why is it important for the rescuer to observe the chest rise during rescue
breaths for an infant?
It indicates that air is entering the lungs effectively.
It means that the rescuer is applying enough pressure.
It confirms that the bag is functioning properly.
It shows that the infant is relaxed.
7. What is the first step you should take when you find an unresponsive adult
with no pulse?
Monitor the victim until additional help arrives
Provide rescue breathing by delivering 1 breath every 5-6 seconds
Retrieve the nearest AED
Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
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8. What is the primary purpose of closed-loop communication in a CPR team
setting?
To ensure that all team members understand their assigned tasks
To speed up the CPR process
To minimize the noise during resuscitation
To allow the team leader to assign multiple tasks at once
9. Which of the following actions is essential for closed-loop communication?
The receiver repeats back to the sender what he or she has heard.
The receiver responds to all information with an "okay" or "roger that"
to acknowledge he or she has heard and understands.
All of the above
The sender employs a structured communication technique so that
every detail is communicated.
10. In a scenario where you are part of a CPR team and the team leader assigns
you to perform chest compressions, what should you do to ensure effective
communication and task execution?
Repeat back the task to the team leader to confirm understanding
and then begin performing high-quality chest compressions.
Perform compressions quietly without communicating with the team.
Nod your head and wait for further instructions before starting
compressions.
Start compressions immediately without confirmation to save time.
11. What is the most appropriate first step when the AED arrives
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AHA BLS Exam 2025 | American Heart
Association Basic Life Support Certification |
100% Accurate Questions & Answers
1. In which case is CPR needed
a person with a pulse but no breathing
a person is complaining of indigestion and chest pain
a person that is unresponsive with no breathing or pulse
a person having difficulty breathing and grasping their chest
2. Describe the significance of the compression-to-breath ratio in CPR for
adults.
The ratio is only important for infants, not adults.
The compression-to-breath ratio of 30 to 2 ensures adequate blood
circulation and oxygenation during CPR.
The ratio is arbitrary and does not affect the outcome of CPR.
A higher ratio of compressions to breaths is recommended for better
results.
3. What is the primary indication for performing CPR on a victim?
Victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately
Victim with a pulse and who is having trouble breathing
Unresponsive, no normal breathing, and absent/inadequate pulse
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Victim with chest pain and indigestion
4. Describe the significance of the compression to ventilation ratio in CPR for
children.
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The ratio is irrelevant as long as compressions are performed.
The compression to ventilation ratio ensures that the child receives
adequate blood circulation and oxygenation during CPR.
The ratio only applies to adults, not children.
The ratio is only important for infants.
5. What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children according to
CPR guidelines?
Infection and sepsis
Congenital or acquired heart disease
Cardiac problem
Respiratory failure or shock
6. Why is it important for the rescuer to observe the chest rise during rescue
breaths for an infant?
It indicates that air is entering the lungs effectively.
It means that the rescuer is applying enough pressure.
It confirms that the bag is functioning properly.
It shows that the infant is relaxed.
7. What is the first step you should take when you find an unresponsive adult
with no pulse?
Monitor the victim until additional help arrives
Provide rescue breathing by delivering 1 breath every 5-6 seconds
Retrieve the nearest AED
Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
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8. What is the primary purpose of closed-loop communication in a CPR team
setting?
To ensure that all team members understand their assigned tasks
To speed up the CPR process
To minimize the noise during resuscitation
To allow the team leader to assign multiple tasks at once
9. Which of the following actions is essential for closed-loop communication?
The receiver repeats back to the sender what he or she has heard.
The receiver responds to all information with an "okay" or "roger that"
to acknowledge he or she has heard and understands.
All of the above
The sender employs a structured communication technique so that
every detail is communicated.
10. In a scenario where you are part of a CPR team and the team leader assigns
you to perform chest compressions, what should you do to ensure effective
communication and task execution?
Repeat back the task to the team leader to confirm understanding
and then begin performing high-quality chest compressions.
Perform compressions quietly without communicating with the team.
Nod your head and wait for further instructions before starting
compressions.
Start compressions immediately without confirmation to save time.
11. What is the most appropriate first step when the AED arrives
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