BLS EXAM 25 Questions Actual

BLS EXAM (25 Questions) Actual Questions and Verified Answers

• What special circumstance should a rescuer consider

when using an AED?a. Wet skin b. Hairy chest c. Jewelry on the victim d. Cold temperature

Answer: B

Rationale: A hairy chest may prevent AED pads from adhering

properly, requiring shaving before placement.

• Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR?

a. Has a pulse but no normal breathing b. Has no normal breathing and no pulse c. Has agonal gasps and a weak pulse d. Is unresponsive but breathing normally

Answer: B

Rationale: High-quality CPR is initiated for unresponsive victims

without a pulse or normal breathing.

• Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-

quality CPR are given to a child?a. 1 inch depth, 100-120 compressions/minute b. At least 1/3 the depth of the chest (about 2 inches), 100- 120 compressions/minute 1 / 2

c. 2.4 inches depth, 80-100 compressions/minute d. 1.5 inches depth, 120-140 compressions/minute

Answer: B

Rationale: Child compressions should be at least 1/3 the chest

depth (≈2 inches) at 100-120/min.

• Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when

performing high-quality CPR?a. Prevents rib fractures b. Allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions c. Reduces rescuer fatigue d. Ensures proper ventilation

Answer: B

Rationale: Incomplete recoil reduces cardiac output by impairing

ventricular filling.

• What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for

1-rescuer infant CPR?

a. 15 compressions: 2 breaths

b. 30 compressions: 2 breaths

c. 5 compressions: 1 breath

d. 20 compressions: 3 breaths

Answer: B

Rationale: The 30:2 ratio is standard for single-rescuer infant/child CPR.

• What should you do if you need to use an AED on

someone who has been submerged in water?

• / 2