HEARTCODE BLS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉Where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior
placement for adults and children 8 years and older?. Answer: left
side of chest halfway between the tip of the breast bone and left
nipple, with the upper edge of the pad below the nipple line
Place the other pad on the left side of the victim's back, beneath the
shoulder blade, next to the spine
◉Normal breathing, Pulse felt. Answer: Monitor until emergency
responders arrive
◉No normal breathing, pulse felt. Answer: - 1 breath every 6
seconds, or 10 breaths/min
- Check the pulse every 2 minutes
- if no pulse, start CPR
,- if possible opioid overdose, administer naloxone if available per
protocol
◉No normal breathing or only gasping, pulse not felt. Answer: -
Start CPR.
- Perform Cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths
-Use AED as soon as it is available
Shockable rhythm - (give 1 shock and resume CPR immediately for
2 minutes/until AED allow for rhythm check)
Nonshockable rhythm - (resume CPR immediately for 2
minutes/until AED allow for rhythm check)
Continue CPR until ALS providers take over or the victim starts to
move
◉Pediatric Chain of Survival. Answer: 1. Early recognition and
prevention
2.Activation of Emergency Response
3. High Quality CPR
4. Advanced Resuscitation
5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
, 6. Recovery
◉Pulse check in an infant. Answer: 1a. Feel for a Brachial pulse
(place 2-3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm) (at least 5 sec, but
no more than 10 sec) (PREFERRED)
or
1b. Feel for a femoral pulse (place 2 fingers in the inner thigh)(at
least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds)
2. If no pulse within 10 sec or the heart rate is 60/min or less ,
BEGIN HIGH QUALITY CPR. (starting with chest compressions)
◉What are some differences between adult and child
compressions?. Answer: depth of compressions and hand placement
◉Children compression depth and rate. Answer: depth : Approx. 2
inches (5cm)
Rate : 100 to 120/min
◉Children's hand placement and chest recoil. Answer: Hand
Placement : 2 Hands or 1 hand on the lower half of the breastbone
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉Where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior
placement for adults and children 8 years and older?. Answer: left
side of chest halfway between the tip of the breast bone and left
nipple, with the upper edge of the pad below the nipple line
Place the other pad on the left side of the victim's back, beneath the
shoulder blade, next to the spine
◉Normal breathing, Pulse felt. Answer: Monitor until emergency
responders arrive
◉No normal breathing, pulse felt. Answer: - 1 breath every 6
seconds, or 10 breaths/min
- Check the pulse every 2 minutes
- if no pulse, start CPR
,- if possible opioid overdose, administer naloxone if available per
protocol
◉No normal breathing or only gasping, pulse not felt. Answer: -
Start CPR.
- Perform Cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths
-Use AED as soon as it is available
Shockable rhythm - (give 1 shock and resume CPR immediately for
2 minutes/until AED allow for rhythm check)
Nonshockable rhythm - (resume CPR immediately for 2
minutes/until AED allow for rhythm check)
Continue CPR until ALS providers take over or the victim starts to
move
◉Pediatric Chain of Survival. Answer: 1. Early recognition and
prevention
2.Activation of Emergency Response
3. High Quality CPR
4. Advanced Resuscitation
5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
, 6. Recovery
◉Pulse check in an infant. Answer: 1a. Feel for a Brachial pulse
(place 2-3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm) (at least 5 sec, but
no more than 10 sec) (PREFERRED)
or
1b. Feel for a femoral pulse (place 2 fingers in the inner thigh)(at
least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds)
2. If no pulse within 10 sec or the heart rate is 60/min or less ,
BEGIN HIGH QUALITY CPR. (starting with chest compressions)
◉What are some differences between adult and child
compressions?. Answer: depth of compressions and hand placement
◉Children compression depth and rate. Answer: depth : Approx. 2
inches (5cm)
Rate : 100 to 120/min
◉Children's hand placement and chest recoil. Answer: Hand
Placement : 2 Hands or 1 hand on the lower half of the breastbone
