CPR BLS PROVIDER WRITTEN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
(2024/2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given
to a child? - ANS ✓A least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2
inches (5 cm)
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-
quality CPR? - ANS ✓The heart will adequately refill between compressions.
When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person whom you know
is choking, what modification should you incorporate? - ANS ✓Each time you
open the airway, you look for the obstructing object.
An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is
unable to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for
help. You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a
severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction? -
ANS ✓Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is
unable to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for
help. The infant becomes unresponsive. Which action do you perform to
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relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? - ANS ✓Give sets of 5 back slaps
and 5 chest thrusts
A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a
pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR. When
should rescuers switch positions during CPR? - ANS ✓About every 2 minutes
A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a
pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR. You
notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete
chest recoil. What is your next course of action? - ANS ✓Tell the compressor
you notice decreased chest recoil
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been
submerged in water? - ANS ✓Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the
chest
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you
hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should
you do next? - ANS ✓Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their
positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this
statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed. -
ANS ✓Clear roles and responsibilities
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