BLS Practice Test Questions & Answers
1.The 2010 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of
steps are
ANS Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
2.Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who
is anywhere from one year to puberty?*
ANS Carotid or femoral artery
3.The proper steps for operating an AED are
ANS Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm,
clear the individual, and deliver shock
4.How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-
rescuer CPR?
ANS After every two cycles of CPR
5.The compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR
to victims of ANY age is
ANS 30:2
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, 6.Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult?
ANS Carotid artery
7.At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads?
ANS 8 years of age or younger
8.An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations EXCEPT
ANS -
Victim lying partially in water
9.The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following
EX- CEPT
ANS Usage of Cardiovascular Medications
10.You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be
cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you should take
to stabilize the patient? Check for danger, , and send for help.
ANS Check for response
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1.The 2010 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of
steps are
ANS Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
2.Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who
is anywhere from one year to puberty?*
ANS Carotid or femoral artery
3.The proper steps for operating an AED are
ANS Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm,
clear the individual, and deliver shock
4.How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-
rescuer CPR?
ANS After every two cycles of CPR
5.The compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR
to victims of ANY age is
ANS 30:2
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, 6.Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult?
ANS Carotid artery
7.At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads?
ANS 8 years of age or younger
8.An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations EXCEPT
ANS -
Victim lying partially in water
9.The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following
EX- CEPT
ANS Usage of Cardiovascular Medications
10.You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be
cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you should take
to stabilize the patient? Check for danger, , and send for help.
ANS Check for response
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