BLS Recertification Course Exam
Questions with Correct Answers 2025
Agonal gasps are not normal breathing and may be present in the first minutes after sudden cardiac arr
est - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The jaw thrust maneuver should be used to open the airway of an individual with suspected head or ne
ck injury - CORRECT ANSWERV-True
If you did not witness the arrest of a child or an infant you should provide two minutes of CPR before
leaving them to activate the emergency response system and get the AED - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
If you cannot see the infants chest rise and fall re-position the airway and attempt to breathe again -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
If the individuals making a high-
pitched wheezing noises and gasping for air or you should encourage them to cough -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
An AED may be used normally even if the individual is lying on the snow - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
CPR is for form of all second rescue it gets an AED - CORRECT ANSWER -True
If the individual has no pulse and the rhythm is not shockable it is always recommended that you inser
t advanced airway then start CPR - CORRECT ANSWERV-False
If the AED advises "no shock," you should still defibrillate because defibrillation often restarts the hear
t with no pulse - CORRECT ANSWER -False
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following -
CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above
Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
Pushing hard and fast
Minimizing interruptions
The initial basic life support steps for adults are - CORRECT ANSWERV-
Assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR
In both children and infants the compression to ventilation ratio for two rescue CPR is -
CORRECT ANSWER -15:02
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from one year of age to puberty -
CORRECT ANSWER -Carotid or femoral artery
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an infant - CORRECT ANSWERV-
Brachial artery
Questions with Correct Answers 2025
Agonal gasps are not normal breathing and may be present in the first minutes after sudden cardiac arr
est - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The jaw thrust maneuver should be used to open the airway of an individual with suspected head or ne
ck injury - CORRECT ANSWERV-True
If you did not witness the arrest of a child or an infant you should provide two minutes of CPR before
leaving them to activate the emergency response system and get the AED - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
If you cannot see the infants chest rise and fall re-position the airway and attempt to breathe again -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
If the individuals making a high-
pitched wheezing noises and gasping for air or you should encourage them to cough -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
An AED may be used normally even if the individual is lying on the snow - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
CPR is for form of all second rescue it gets an AED - CORRECT ANSWER -True
If the individual has no pulse and the rhythm is not shockable it is always recommended that you inser
t advanced airway then start CPR - CORRECT ANSWERV-False
If the AED advises "no shock," you should still defibrillate because defibrillation often restarts the hear
t with no pulse - CORRECT ANSWER -False
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following -
CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above
Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
Pushing hard and fast
Minimizing interruptions
The initial basic life support steps for adults are - CORRECT ANSWERV-
Assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR
In both children and infants the compression to ventilation ratio for two rescue CPR is -
CORRECT ANSWER -15:02
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from one year of age to puberty -
CORRECT ANSWER -Carotid or femoral artery
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an infant - CORRECT ANSWERV-
Brachial artery
