BLS STUDY GUIDE 2025 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The 5 links in the Adult Chain of Survival include all of the following except:
Early CPR
Rapid Defibrillation
Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Advanced Airway Placement - CORRECT ANSWER -Advanced airway placement.
In an adult with an advanced airway in place during 2-
rescuer CPR, breaths should be administered how often? - CORRECT ANSWERV-Every 6-
8 seconds (8-10 breaths per min).
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing 2-rescuer CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER -
After every 5 cycles of CPR.
The proper steps for operating an AED are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the patient, deliver shock.
The compression to ventilation ratio for the lone rescuer giving CPR to victims of any age is: -
CORRECT ANSWER -30:2
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include: - CORRECT ANSWERV-
1) Minimize interruptions
2) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
3) Push hard and fast
The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adult are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Assess the victim, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR.
Signs of airway obstruction include: - CORRECT ANSWER -Poor air exchange
Inability to speak
High-pitched noise while inhaling
The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommend BLS sequence of steps are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chest compression, airway, breathing.
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from 1 year of age to puberty? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Carotid or femoral artery.
Brain damage is likely if intervention occurs after the heart stops. -
CORRECT ANSWER -6-10 minutes.
CPR must be performed if these conditions exist: Unconsciousness, no breathing, or no pulse. True or
False. - CORRECT ANSWER -True.
C in CAB stands for: - CORRECT ANSWERV-Compression.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The 5 links in the Adult Chain of Survival include all of the following except:
Early CPR
Rapid Defibrillation
Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Advanced Airway Placement - CORRECT ANSWER -Advanced airway placement.
In an adult with an advanced airway in place during 2-
rescuer CPR, breaths should be administered how often? - CORRECT ANSWERV-Every 6-
8 seconds (8-10 breaths per min).
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing 2-rescuer CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER -
After every 5 cycles of CPR.
The proper steps for operating an AED are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the patient, deliver shock.
The compression to ventilation ratio for the lone rescuer giving CPR to victims of any age is: -
CORRECT ANSWER -30:2
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include: - CORRECT ANSWERV-
1) Minimize interruptions
2) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
3) Push hard and fast
The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adult are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Assess the victim, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR.
Signs of airway obstruction include: - CORRECT ANSWER -Poor air exchange
Inability to speak
High-pitched noise while inhaling
The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommend BLS sequence of steps are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chest compression, airway, breathing.
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from 1 year of age to puberty? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Carotid or femoral artery.
Brain damage is likely if intervention occurs after the heart stops. -
CORRECT ANSWER -6-10 minutes.
CPR must be performed if these conditions exist: Unconsciousness, no breathing, or no pulse. True or
False. - CORRECT ANSWER -True.
C in CAB stands for: - CORRECT ANSWERV-Compression.
