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BLS Practice Test

Note: This BLS Algorithm Practice Test Question Covers 2 Core BLS Algorithms: 

1. Adult Basic Life Support Algorithm

  1. Pediatric Basic Life Support Algorithm
1. Which of the following sequences is correct when the patient is unresponsive and has no pulse? In BLS
A.
Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
B.
Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions
C.
Airway, Breathing, Check pulse
D.
None of the above
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2. How often should the two rescuers switch roles when doing CPR on an adult?
A.
After every cycle of CPR
B.
After every 5 cycles of CPR
C.
After every 10 cycles of CPR
D.
After every 20 cycles of CPR
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3. An unresponsive adult is gasping and has no pulse. What should you do?
A.
Give 2 rescue breaths, then reassess
B.
Start CPR with chest compressions
C.
Check again for breathing for 30 seconds
D.
Wait for EMS before starting CPR
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4. What rate should chest compressions be delivered during adult CPR?
A.
60-80 compressions per minute
B.
80-100 compressions per minute
C.
100-120 compressions per minute
D.
Over 130 compressions per minute
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5. How deep should you compress the chest during adult CPR?
A.
About 1 inch
B.
About 1.5 inches
C.
At least 2 inches
D.
More than 3 inches
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6. You’ve attached an AED to an adult victim. It says "shock advised." What should you do next?
A.
Resume chest compressions immediately
B.
Deliver the shock and then immediately resume CPR
C.
Check the victim’s pulse again
D.
Wait for another prompt before acting
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7. When performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what should you allow after each compression?
A.
A short pause to check for a pulse
B.
Full chest recoil
C.
Immediate ventilation
D.
A 2-second delay for relaxation
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8. When should you switch compressors during 2-rescuer CPR for an adult?
A.
Every 1 minute
B.
After each cycle of 30:2
C.
Every 2 minutes or when fatigued
D.
Only when the AED says so
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9. What are the signs of an obstruction of the airway?
A.
Poor air exchange
B.
High-pitched noise while inhaling
C.
Inability to speak
D.
All of the above
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10. What is the first step when you arrive at the scene of a potential cardiac arrest?
A.
Begin chest compressions
B.
Check for responsiveness and ensure the scene is safe
C.
Call 911
D.
Get the AED
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11. If an adult has a pulse but is not breathing, what should you do?
A.
Start CPR
B.
Monitor until EMS arrives
C.
Provide 1 breath every 6 seconds
D.
Provide 2 breaths every 30 seconds
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12. What is the correct compression-to-breaths ratio for 2-rescuer infant CPR?
A.
30:2
B.
15:2
C.
20:2
D.
5:1
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13. How deep should you compress the chest during infant CPR?
A.
1 inch
B.
At least one third the depth of the chest, about 1.5 inches
C.
About 2.5 inches
D.
3 inches
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14. What's the preferred method of chest compressions for 2-rescuer infant CPR?
A.
Two thumbs encircling hands technique
B.
One hand only
C.
Two fingers on one side
D.
One-finger poke technique
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15. A child has a pulse but is not breathing. What do you do?
A.
Start CPR
B.
Give 1 breath every 2-3 seconds
C.
Give 2 breaths every 30 seconds
D.
Only observe
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16. During pediatric CPR, what is the ideal compression rate?
A.
60-80/min
B.
100-120/min
C.
120-140/min
D.
80-100/min
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17. How to know if rescue breaths are effective during pediatric CPR?
A.
The child wakes up
B.
You see the chest rise with each breath
C.
The heart rate doubles
D.
The AED gives a shock
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18. You are performing CPR on a child. Another rescuer arrives. What should you do?
A.
Let them take over completely
B.
Alternate roles every 2 minutes
C.
Stop and check pulse together
D.
Only one of you should continue CPR
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19. What’s the correct hand placement for chest compressions in a child?
A.
One hand or two, depending on the size of the child
B.
Two fingers on the breastbone
C.
On the neck
D.
Over the stomach
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20. In pediatric BLS, when should you activate EMS if you are not alone?
A.
Before CPR
B.
After 2 minutes of CPR
C.
Immediately upon confirming unresponsiveness
D.
When the AED arrives
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21. A child is unresponsive and not breathing normally but has a pulse. What’s the right action?
A.
Give 1 breath every 6 seconds
B.
Start compressions immediately
C.
Do nothing until the AED arrives
D.
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
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22. What is the correct method to assess circulation in an unresponsive infant?
A.
Radial Pulse
B.
Brachial Pulse
C.
Carotid Pulse
D.
Femoral pulse
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23. What should I do if my infant is choking and is not able to cry or make noise?
A.
Give back slaps and chest thrusts
B.
Perform abdominal thrusts
C.
Shake the infant
D.
Give rescue breaths
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24. How do I check for a response in an infant?
A.
Slap their face gently
B.
Shake them vigorously
C.
Tap the soles of their feet
D.
Pinch their arm
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25. What is the recommended rate of rescue breaths for a child?
A.
5–6 bpm
B.
7–8 bpm
C.
12–20 bpm
D.
25–30 bpm
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