BLS Test Questions (AHA) Questions And
Answers
which victim requires CPR? Correct Answers: a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing
and no pulse
when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? Correct Answers: when an adult/ victim
is in a dangerous environment
High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of
cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? Correct Answers: 10 seconds
interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? Correct Answers: 10
seconds
how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? Correct Answers: there is
visible rise of the chest
what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect
cervical spine injury? Correct Answers: use the head tilt chin lift
what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? Correct
Answers: bag mask device
what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag mask ventilation?
Correct Answers: breaths are given to quickly or with to much force
What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the prescience of an
advanced airway in adult victim? Correct Answers: compress at a rate of at least 100 per min with 2
breaths every 5 to 10 secs
how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? Correct Answers: allows the heart to
refill with blood between compressions
what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR? Correct Answers:
30:2 for 2 rescuer
to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles? Correct Answers: after
every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age? Correct
Answers: 100 per min
during 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions. what is the role of the second
rescuer? Correct Answers: maintain an open airway and give breaths
