BLS Practice Test

Note: This BLS Algorithm Practice Test Question Covers 2 Core BLS Algorithms: Adult Basic Life Support Algorithm and Pediatric Basic Life Support Algorithm

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1. During adult BLS, what is the correct hand placement for chest compressions?
A.
One hand on the forehead and one on the chest
B.

Both hands on the lower half of the sternum, one on top of the other

C.

Both hands on the upper chest near the clavicles

D.

One hand on the abdomen and one on the chest

Please select atleast one answer!

2. What is the first step in the adult BLS algorithm?
A.

Check for a pulse

B.

Assess responsiveness and shout for help

C.

Start chest compressions

D.

Open the airway

Please select atleast one answer!
3. How many chest compressions should you give per minute during adult CPR?
A.

50-60

B.

80-90

C.

100-120

D.

140-160

Please select atleast one answer!
4. What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult during CPR?
A.

About 1 inch (2.5 cm)

B.

About 2 inches (5 cm)

C.

About 3 inches (7.5 cm)

D.

About 4 inches (10 cm)

Please select atleast one answer!
5. After how many cycles of CPR should you check for a pulse?
A.

Every 1 cycle (30 compressions + 2 breaths)

B.

After 5 cycles

C.

After about 2 minutes of CPR

D.

Only when the person shows signs of life

Please select atleast one answer!
6. What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for an adult in BLS?
A.

15:2

B.

30:2

C.

30:1

D.

15:1

Please select atleast one answer!
7. When should you use an automated external defibrillator (AED) during adult BLS?
A.

Immediately after calling for help

B.

After 5 cycles of CPR

C.

As soon as it arrives on the scene

D.

Only if the victim regains consciousness

Please select atleast one answer!
8. If the AED advises “no shock,” what should you do next?
A.

Give one shock anyway

B.

Continue CPR, starting with chest compressions

C.

Stop CPR and wait for EMS

D.

Check the pulse and airway

Please select atleast one answer!
9. What is the recommended ventilation method during BLS?
A.

Mouth-to-mouth only

B.

Mouth-to-mask or bag-valve-mask ventilation

C.

No ventilation is required

D.

Only chest compressions are recommended

Please select atleast one answer!
10. How should you position the adult patient’s head to open the airway during BLS?
A.

Head tilt-chin lift

B.

Jaw thrust without head tilt

C.

Hyperextend the neck

D.

Neutral position

Please select atleast one answer!
11. If an adult victim is unresponsive but breathing normally, what is the next step?
A.
Start CPR immediately
B.

Place the victim in the recovery position and monitor breathing

C.

Give rescue breaths only

D.

Perform abdominal thrusts

Please select atleast one answer!
12. When performing CPR alone on an adult, how long should you perform CPR before activating emergency services if you witness the collapse?
A.

Start CPR and continue until EMS arrives

B.

Call emergency services first, then start CPR

C.

Give 5 cycles of CPR, then call emergency services

D.

Only call emergency services if no pulse is detected

Please select atleast one answer!
13. Which of the following is NOT part of the adult BLS chain of survival?
A.

Early recognition and activation of EMS

B.

Early CPR with high-quality chest compressions

C.

Immediate advanced airway placement

D.

Early defibrillation

Please select atleast one answer!
14. During adult BLS, if there are two rescuers available, how should CPR be performed?
A.
One rescuer performs compressions while the other calls EMS, switching every 2 minutes
B.

Both rescuers perform chest compressions together

C.

One rescuer performs compressions while the other gives breaths, switching every 5 cycles

D.

One rescuer gives continuous breaths while the other checks the pulse

Please select atleast one answer!
15. What is the recommended action if an adult victim has a foreign body airway obstruction but is still able to cough effectively?
A.

Perform abdominal thrusts immediately

B.

Encourage them to continue coughing and monitor closely

C.

Start CPR immediately

D.

Give rescue breaths only

Please select atleast one answer!
16. What is the first step in the pediatric BLS algorithm?
A.

Check for a pulse

B.

Assess responsiveness and shout for help

C.

Start chest compressions

D.

Give rescue breaths

Please select atleast one answer!
17. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing pediatric CPR?
A.

15:2

B.

30:2

C.

20:2

D.

10:1

Please select atleast one answer!
18. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for two rescuers performing pediatric CPR?
A.

15:2

B.

30:2

C.

10:1

D.

5:1

Please select atleast one answer!
19. How deep should chest compressions be in a child during CPR?
A.

About 1 inch (2.5 cm)

B.

About 1.5 inches (4 cm)

C.

About 2 inches (5 cm)

D.

About 3 inches (7.5 cm)

Please select atleast one answer!
20. How should you check responsiveness in a pediatric patient?
A.

Tap the shoulders and shout

B.

Check for a pulse only

C.

Open airway first

D.

Deliver one rescue breath

Please select atleast one answer!
21. If a child has a pulse but is not breathing normally, what should you do?
A.

Start chest compressions immediately

B.

Provide rescue breaths at 1 breath every 2-3 seconds

C.

Wait for EMS to arrive

D.

Only monitor until breathing returns

Please select atleast one answer!
22. At what rate should chest compressions be performed in a pediatric patient?
A.

80-100 per minute

B.

100-120 per minute

C.

120-140 per minute

D.

60-80 per minute

Please select atleast one answer!
23. What should you do if an AED is available for a child?
A.

Use it immediately, with adult pads if pediatric pads are unavailable

B.

Only use adult pads

C.

Wait until the child reaches 12 years old

D.

AED is not recommended for children

Please select atleast one answer!
24. How do you open the airway in an unconscious child?
A.

Head tilt-chin lift

B.

Jaw thrust without head tilt

C.

Hyperextend the neck

D.

Neutral position

Please select atleast one answer!
25. For a child with choking who becomes unresponsive, what is the next step?
A.

Abdominal thrusts while standing

B.

Back blows only

C.

Start CPR and check the mouth for obstruction before breathing

D.

Monitor breathing only

Please select atleast one answer!
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