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BLS CPR Exam Questions (95) – Chest Compressions, AED, Choking Relief, Rescue Breathing | Nursing, EMT, Healthcare Students

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This document provides 95 detailed and verified questions with answers for the Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification exam for the 2025/2026 cycle. It is designed to comprehensively prepare students and professionals for written and practical assessments in line with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. All answers have been graded A+ and reflect the most current protocols for high-quality CPR and emergency response. The material includes adult, child, and infant CPR techniques, emphasizing proper compression rates and depths, ventilation ratios, and safety measures for single and two-rescuer scenarios. It covers both out-of-hospital and in-hospital chains of survival, with situational guidance such as when to activate EMS, how to respond to opioid overdose with naloxone, and what steps to take for both mild and severe airway obstructions. Also included are AED operation steps, pediatric-specific protocols, pulse check techniques, and best practices to avoid gastric inflation during ventilation. This resource is ideal for: Courses: Nursing (BSN, ADN, LPN), EMT, Paramedic Science, Medical Assisting, Respiratory Therapy, Physician Assistant (PA), Pre-Med, and other healthcare-related programs. Students: Nursing students, EMT and paramedic trainees, clinical interns, medical school applicants, and healthcare professionals renewing their BLS CPR certification. Well-structured for fast reference and long-term retention, this document is particularly suited for exam prep, classroom reinforcement, or hands-on training labs. It ensures learners are prepared not just to pass exams, but to confidently respond in real-life emergencies. Keywords: BLS CPR 2025, CPR exam questions, adult CPR, infant CPR, child CPR, AED use, rescue breathing, opioid overdose, naloxone, choking relief, compression depth, airway management, chain of survival, two-rescuer CPR, healthcare training

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In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔Homes


Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔Respiratory failure or shock


What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔Rapid defibrillation


Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating

unexpectedly.

,You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive. What is

the first action you should take in this situation? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Verify that

the scene is safe for you and your victim.

The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you okay?"

what is your best next action? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Shout for nearby help.


Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency

response system and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you

check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping for air

and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your next

best action? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Start cpr beginning with chest compressions


Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔30

compression's to 2 breaths

What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔100-120 per minute and a depth of 2 inches.


What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compression's every 2

minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.

, If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what

is the preferred method for opening the air way? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Jaw-

Thrust

What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives?

- 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Power on the AED


Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔Place pads on victims bare chest


If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator,

what special steps should be taken? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Avoid placing the

AED pads over the implanted device

what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔Stand clear of the victim


What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of a 3

year old child? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔30 compressions to 2 breaths


What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when 2 or

more rescuers are present? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔15 compressions to 2 breaths




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