BLS Certification Test Questions With
Correct Marking Scheme
/. What is the order of actions to be taken when there is a victim who may need your
help? - Answer-✅check scene, check responsiveness, call for help & call 911, and get
the AED if alone
/.What are the signs that a victim needs CPR? - Answer-✅no breathing or abnormal
breathing, unresponsivess, no pulse
/.What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive victim that you don't
suspect has a neck injury? - Answer-✅head-tilt chin lift
/.What is the maximum amount of time you should take to check for a pulse? - Answer-
✅no more than 10
/.When is it appropriate to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - Answer-✅when
they're laying in the water, if the environment is or becomes dangerous, or if you can't
effectively perform CPR in the area
/.Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? -
Answer-✅less than 10
/.How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Answer-✅it allows the
heart to refill with blood
/.To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressors switch roles? - Answer-
✅every 5 sets of 30:2 breaths, every 2 minutes, or when the AED tells you to analyze
the heart rhythm
/.Why are chest compressions important? - Answer-✅it keeps blood flowing
/.When should you deliver a sock from the AED? - Answer-✅when it tells you to
/.What is the best way to handle choking in a responsive adult? - Answer-✅abdonimal
thrusts
/.What should you do if a choking adult becomes unresponsive while you are doing
abdominal thrusts? - Answer-✅lat them down and begin CPR
Correct Marking Scheme
/. What is the order of actions to be taken when there is a victim who may need your
help? - Answer-✅check scene, check responsiveness, call for help & call 911, and get
the AED if alone
/.What are the signs that a victim needs CPR? - Answer-✅no breathing or abnormal
breathing, unresponsivess, no pulse
/.What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive victim that you don't
suspect has a neck injury? - Answer-✅head-tilt chin lift
/.What is the maximum amount of time you should take to check for a pulse? - Answer-
✅no more than 10
/.When is it appropriate to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - Answer-✅when
they're laying in the water, if the environment is or becomes dangerous, or if you can't
effectively perform CPR in the area
/.Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? -
Answer-✅less than 10
/.How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Answer-✅it allows the
heart to refill with blood
/.To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressors switch roles? - Answer-
✅every 5 sets of 30:2 breaths, every 2 minutes, or when the AED tells you to analyze
the heart rhythm
/.Why are chest compressions important? - Answer-✅it keeps blood flowing
/.When should you deliver a sock from the AED? - Answer-✅when it tells you to
/.What is the best way to handle choking in a responsive adult? - Answer-✅abdonimal
thrusts
/.What should you do if a choking adult becomes unresponsive while you are doing
abdominal thrusts? - Answer-✅lat them down and begin CPR
