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BLS for Health Care Providers Course Study Cards Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should you give rescue breaths to a child during CPR?✔✔ Give 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds.
What should you do if an infant is choking and becomes unresponsive?✔✔ Start CPR, checking the mouth for visible obstructions before giving rescue breaths.
What is the correct technique for giving chest compressions on a child?✔✔ Use one hand to perform compressions to a depth of about 2 inches.
What should you do if you encounter a child who is unresponsive but breathing?✔✔ Monitor the child's breathing and call for help.
How do you know if chest compressions are being performed correctly?✔✔ The chest should visibly rise and fall with each compression. 1 / 4
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How long should you check for a pulse in an unresponsive adult?✔✔ No more than 10 seconds.
What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?✔✔ At least 2 inches but not more than 2.4 inches.
What should you do if the victim of a cardiac arrest is in water?✔✔ Remove the victim from the water and dry their chest before using the AED.
How should you position an infant when performing chest compressions?✔✔ Lay the infant on a firm surface, and use two fingers to perform compressions.
What is the first thing you should do when you find an unresponsive adult who is not breathing?✔✔ Check for a pulse for no more than 10 seconds.
What should you do if a patient is unresponsive but has a pulse?✔✔ Monitor their breathing and keep the airway open. 2 / 4
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When performing CPR on an adult, what is the correct compression depth?✔✔ At least 2 inches deep.
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for one-rescuer CPR on an adult?✔✔ 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What is the ideal rate for chest compressions during CPR?✔✔ 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
What should you do immediately after performing 30 chest compressions during adult CPR?✔✔ Provide 2 rescue breaths.
How should you perform chest compressions when giving CPR to a child?✔✔ Use one hand for compressions at a depth of about 2 inches.
When should you activate the emergency response system if you are alone and find an unresponsive adult? 3 / 4
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✔✔ After performing 5 cycles (about 2 minutes) of CPR.
What is the correct method for checking the pulse in an adult during CPR?✔✔ Feel for the carotid pulse on the side of the neck.
How should you position your hands when giving chest compressions to an adult?✔✔ Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, just below the sternum, and place the other hand on top.
What should you do if the chest does not rise with rescue breaths during CPR?✔✔ Reposition the head and try giving rescue breaths again.
How should you perform chest compressions on an infant?✔✔ Use two fingers and compress the chest to a depth of about 1.5 inches.
What is the correct technique for providing rescue breaths to an adult?✔✔ Give 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds, ensuring the chest rises with each breath.
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