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BLS For Children and Infants (Pre- Assessment) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should you position the child’s head for CPR?✔✔ Place the child’s head in a neutral position, neither too far forward nor backward.
If a child is choking but still conscious, what should you do?✔✔ Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) until the object is expelled.
What is the rate of chest compressions during CPR on a child?✔✔ 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
How do you check the breathing of a child during an emergency?✔✔ Look, listen, and feel for breaths for no more than 10 seconds.
What should you do if an infant becomes unresponsive after choking?✔✔ Begin CPR immediately, starting with chest compressions and then rescue breaths. 1 / 2
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What is the correct chest compression method for a child?✔✔ Use the heel of one hand to compress the chest, making sure the depth is at least 2 inches (5 cm).
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in two-rescuer CPR for a child?✔✔ 15 compressions to 2 breaths.
What should you do if a child becomes unresponsive and is breathing abnormally?✔✔ Place the child in the recovery position and monitor their breathing until help arrives.
If an infant has a pulse but is not breathing, how should you proceed?✔✔ Provide 1 breath every 3 seconds until the infant starts breathing on their own or help arrives.
What is the proper action if a child is choking and becomes unconscious?✔✔ Begin CPR immediately, checking the airway for any obstructions during the chest compressions.
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