BLS CPR Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is
safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for
nearby help, and activates the emergency response system. He immediately
begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in
the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next, to support a team-
based resuscitation attempt? - CORRECT ANSWERS 2 rescuers
alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a
child victim? - CORRECT ANSWERS By compressing the chest at least
one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm)
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the
obstructing object
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects
ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using the AED? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Follow the AED prompts
What should you do it you need to use an AED on someone who has been
submerged in water? - CORRECT ANSWERS Pull the victim out of the
water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a
bag-valve mask? - CORRECT ANSWERS Observing the chest rise with
breaths
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is
safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for
nearby help, and activates the emergency response system. He immediately
begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in
the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next, to support a team-
based resuscitation attempt? - CORRECT ANSWERS 2 rescuers
alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a
child victim? - CORRECT ANSWERS By compressing the chest at least
one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm)
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the
obstructing object
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects
ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using the AED? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Follow the AED prompts
What should you do it you need to use an AED on someone who has been
submerged in water? - CORRECT ANSWERS Pull the victim out of the
water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a
bag-valve mask? - CORRECT ANSWERS Observing the chest rise with
breaths
