BLS EXAM PREP | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2025/2026 GUIDE
What pulse should be palpated for pulse check in a child?
- Correct Answer - carotid or femoral
What is the indication to add compressions to a resuscitation in a victim
who has a pulse?
- Correct Answer - If the victim's pulse remains 60/min or less with signs
of poor perfusion.
Is it ok to lead a victim to activate the emergency response system and
retrieve AED?
- Correct Answer - Yes if the victim is not breathing well and has no
pulse and the collapse was sudden and witnessed then it is ok to leave
to get AED and active response system if you are the sole rescuer
What are four signs of poor perfusion you should assess for?
- Correct Answer - 1. Temperature => cool extremities
2. AMS
3. pulses => weak
4. skin => paleness, mottling, cyanosis (late sign)
, What is the compression to ventilation ratio if 2 rescuers are present?
- Correct Answer - 15:2
What technique is used for performing compressions on an infant?
- Correct Answer - 2 finger technique
What is the preferred compression technique for an infant when two
rescuers are present?
- Correct Answer - 2 thumb encircling hands technique
Why is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique preferred for infant CPR
when two rescuers are present?
- Correct Answer - 1. produces better blood supply to heart muscle
2. helps ensure consistent depth and force of compression.
3. May generate higher blood pressures.
To maximize airway patency in an infant how should they be positioned?
- Correct Answer - ensure the neck is in a neutral position so that the
external ear canal is level with the tops of the infants shoulder.
Why are breaths so important in CPR for infants and children?
- Correct Answer - Unlike adults, infants and children who develop
cardiac arrest often have respiratory failure or shock that reduces
ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2025/2026 GUIDE
What pulse should be palpated for pulse check in a child?
- Correct Answer - carotid or femoral
What is the indication to add compressions to a resuscitation in a victim
who has a pulse?
- Correct Answer - If the victim's pulse remains 60/min or less with signs
of poor perfusion.
Is it ok to lead a victim to activate the emergency response system and
retrieve AED?
- Correct Answer - Yes if the victim is not breathing well and has no
pulse and the collapse was sudden and witnessed then it is ok to leave
to get AED and active response system if you are the sole rescuer
What are four signs of poor perfusion you should assess for?
- Correct Answer - 1. Temperature => cool extremities
2. AMS
3. pulses => weak
4. skin => paleness, mottling, cyanosis (late sign)
, What is the compression to ventilation ratio if 2 rescuers are present?
- Correct Answer - 15:2
What technique is used for performing compressions on an infant?
- Correct Answer - 2 finger technique
What is the preferred compression technique for an infant when two
rescuers are present?
- Correct Answer - 2 thumb encircling hands technique
Why is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique preferred for infant CPR
when two rescuers are present?
- Correct Answer - 1. produces better blood supply to heart muscle
2. helps ensure consistent depth and force of compression.
3. May generate higher blood pressures.
To maximize airway patency in an infant how should they be positioned?
- Correct Answer - ensure the neck is in a neutral position so that the
external ear canal is level with the tops of the infants shoulder.
Why are breaths so important in CPR for infants and children?
- Correct Answer - Unlike adults, infants and children who develop
cardiac arrest often have respiratory failure or shock that reduces
