HOSA BLS | 15+ Exam Questions with Correct Answers & Step-by-Step CPR/AED Guidance | First Aid & Emergency Care | 2025/2026 | HOSA-Future Health Professionals

This document provides over 15 exam-style questions and correct answers tailored to the Basic Life Support (BLS) curriculum aligned with HOSA – Future Health Professionals standards for the 2025/2026 academic year. It includes key content covering adult and pediatric CPR, AED usage, choking response techniques, and rescue protocols for both lay responders and healthcare trainees. Topics covered include: – CPR compression-to-breath ratios for adults, infants (1- and 2-rescuer) – AED application procedures, including for wet or hairy chests – Infant choking protocols (back slaps and chest compressions) – Heimlich maneuver hand placement – Step-by-step AED use and safety considerations – Recognition of cardiac arrest signs and universal choking signs – Emergency response timing (e.g., when to call 911, when to retrieve AED) This study material is ideal for: – HOSA competitors in CPR/BLS events – First Aid & CPR certification courses – High school and college health science students – Nursing assistants, EMT, and pre-med learners – Any students preparing for healthcare competitions or entry-level emergency response exams The content is concise, practical, and visually supported with step-based instruction, making it suitable for rapid review or skills reinforcement in academic or clinical training programs. Keywords: BLS, CPR, AED, choking response, HOSA exam, first aid, rescue breathing, compression ratio, pediatric CPR, cardiac arrest, emergency response, healthcare certification, CPR guidelines, 2025 HOSA, infant CPR