Note: This Practice Test covers seven core BLS algorithms: Infant FBAO, Child FBAO, Adult FBAO, Pediatric BLS Algorithm for a Single Rescuer, Pediatric BLS Algorithm for Two or More Rescuers, Adult BLS for Lay Rescuers, and the Adult BLS Algorithm for Healthcare Professionals.
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1. A 6-month-old infant is conscious and has signs of severe airway obstruction after choking on food. What should you do first?
A.
Begin chest compressions immediately.
B.
Deliver 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts.
C.
Perform abdominal thrusts.
D.
Sweep the mouth with your finger.
Please select atleast one answer!
2. While providing care to a choking infant, the infant becomes unresponsive. What should you do next?
A.
Continue back slaps only.
B.
Start CPR beginning with chest compressions.
C.
Perform abdominal thrusts.
D.
Attempt blind finger sweeps.
Please select atleast one answer!
3. When should you remove an object from an infant's mouth during CPR?
A.
Every 30 compressions regardless of visibility.
B.
After every rescue breath.
C.
Only if you can clearly see the object.
D.
Before beginning CPR.
Please select atleast one answer!
4. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing infant CPR?
A.
15:2
B.
30:2
C.
5:1
D.
10:2
Please select atleast one answer!
5. A conscious 5-year-old child cannot speak or cough because of choking. What intervention is recommended?
A.
Five back slaps only.
B.
Rescue breaths.
C.
Chest compressions.
D.
Abdominal thrusts.
Please select atleast one answer!
6. A choking child becomes unresponsive. What should you do?
A.
Continue abdominal thrusts.
B.
Perform finger sweeps repeatedly.
C.
Give two rescue breaths first.
D.
Begin CPR starting with chest compressions.
Please select atleast one answer!
7. Which sign indicates a severe airway obstruction in a child?
A.
Loud coughing.
B.
Ability to speak normally.
C.
Inability to speak or cough.
D.
Mild wheezing.
Please select atleast one answer!
8. A conscious adult is choking and cannot speak. What is the recommended intervention?
A.
Chest compressions.
B.
Abdominal thrusts.
C.
Rescue breaths.
D.
Back slaps only.
Please select atleast one answer!
9. An unresponsive choking adult requires CPR. When should you check the mouth?
A.
Before every rescue breath.
B.
Before every chest compression.
C.
After every five cycles.
D.
Only after EMS arrives.
Please select atleast one answer!
10. Which finding suggests a mild airway obstruction in an adult?
A.
Effective coughing.
B.
Silent inability to breathe.
C.
Cyanosis with no sound.
D.
Loss of consciousness.
Please select atleast one answer!
11. After confirming a child is unresponsive, what should a lone rescuer do first?
A.
Immediately use an AED.
B.
Check for breathing and a pulse simultaneously.
C.
Give rescue breaths first.
D.
Call family members.
Please select atleast one answer!
12. If no pulse is detected within 10 seconds, what should you do?
A.
Continue checking.
B.
Perform abdominal thrusts.
C.
Give oxygen only.
D.
Begin CPR.
Please select atleast one answer!
13. When should a lone rescuer activate the emergency response system if no mobile phone is available?
A.
Before touching the child.
B.
After the AED arrives.
C.
After about 2 minutes of CPR.
D.
Only after the return of spontaneous circulation.
Please select atleast one answer!
14. What compression depth is recommended for children?
A.
About 1 cm.
B.
About 8 cm.
C.
About one-third the depth of the chest (approximately 5 cm).
D.
About 10 cm.
Please select atleast one answer!
15. What compression-to-ventilation ratio is used with two rescuers?
A.
15:2
B.
30:2
C.
5:1
D.
50:2
Please select atleast one answer!
16. How often should rescuers switch compressor roles?
A.
Every 2 minutes.
B.
Every minute.
C.
Every 5 minutes.
D.
Every 10 minutes.
Please select atleast one answer!
17. When should an AED be used?
A.
Only after EMS arrives.
B.
As soon as it becomes available.
C.
After 10 minutes of CPR.
D.
Only if the child is breathing.
Please select atleast one answer!
18. What should rescuers do immediately after delivering a shock?
A.
Resume CPR immediately.
B.
Check the pulse.
C.
Wait 30 seconds.
D.
Give rescue breaths only.
Please select atleast one answer!
19. What is the first action after ensuring the scene is safe?
A.
Start rescue breaths.
B.
Apply the AED.
C.
Check responsiveness.
D.
Check blood pressure.
Please select atleast one answer!
20. If an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally, what should you do?
A.
Begin CPR and activate EMS.
B.
Place the person in the recovery position.
C.
Give water.
D.
Wait for family members.
Please select atleast one answer!
21. What compression rate is recommended for adult CPR?
A.
60–80 per minute.
B.
80–90 per minute.
C.
100–120 per minute.
D.
140–160 per minute.
Please select atleast one answer!
22. What is the recommended compression depth for adults?
A.
At least 5 cm but no more than 6 cm.
B.
2 cm.
C.
8 cm.
D.
10 cm.
Please select atleast one answer!
23. Healthcare providers should check the pulse for no longer than:
A.
10 seconds.
B.
5 seconds.
C.
20 seconds.
D.
30 seconds.
Please select atleast one answer!
24. A healthcare provider finds an adult with a pulse but no normal breathing. What should be provided?
A.
Rescue breathing.
B.
Chest compressions only.
C.
Defibrillation.
D.
Abdominal thrusts.
Please select atleast one answer!
25. During adult BLS, when should pulse and rhythm be reassessed?