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American Red Cross BLS Course Pre Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How can you tell if rescue breaths are effective?✔✔ The victim’s chest visibly rises with each breath.
What should you do if the first rescue breath does not make the chest rise?✔✔ Reopen the airway and attempt another breath.
Why is allowing full chest recoil between compressions important?✔✔ It allows the heart to refill with blood for effective circulation.
What should you do if an infant is unresponsive and not breathing but has a pulse?✔✔ Provide one rescue breath every 3-5 seconds.
How should you position your hands when giving chest compressions to an infant?✔✔ Two fingers on the center of the chest just below the nipple line. 1 / 2
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What should you do if an adult victim suddenly collapses and you are alone with no phone nearby?✔✔ Begin CPR for 2 minutes before leaving to call for help.
What is the recommended depth of compressions for a child?✔✔ About 2 inches, or one-third the depth of the chest.
What is the most important action to take for a victim of sudden cardiac arrest?✔✔ Perform high-quality CPR and use an AED as soon as possible.
What should you do immediately after a shock is delivered by an AED?✔✔ Resume chest compressions immediately.
How often should rescuers switch roles during two-person CPR?✔✔ Every 5 cycles or about 2 minutes to avoid fatigue.
Why is early defibrillation crucial in cardiac arrest?
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