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BLS for Healthcare Providers Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should you perform chest compressions on a child aged 1 to 8?✔✔Use one hand for chest compressions, compress about 2 inches deep at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
What is the first step when you find an adult healthcare provider who is unresponsive and not breathing?✔✔Call for emergency help, then begin CPR with chest compressions.
What is the proper technique for providing rescue breaths to a healthcare provider during CPR?✔✔Deliver 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds, ensuring that each breath causes the chest to rise.
How should you adjust chest compressions when performing CPR on a healthcare worker who is significantly larger than you?✔✔Use more of your body weight and ensure that your compressions are deep enough to be effective.
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What is the correct sequence of actions when performing CPR on an infant?✔✔Check for responsiveness, call for help, provide 30 chest compressions with two fingers, and give 2 rescue breaths.
How can you determine if a patient has a pulse before starting CPR?✔✔Check for a pulse on the carotid artery for no more than 10 seconds. If there is no pulse, begin CPR.
What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio for healthcare providers performing CPR on an adult?✔✔The ratio is 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths.
What should you do if you find a victim who is unresponsive, not breathing, and has a pulse?✔✔Provide rescue breaths every 5 to 6 seconds and monitor the victim’s condition closely.
What is the correct rate of chest compressions during CPR for an adult?✔✔Chest compressions should be delivered at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
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