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BLS Hospital Corpsman Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if a choking victim becomes unresponsive and you’re unable to clear the obstruction?✔✔Start CPR and check the victim's mouth for any visible obstruction before attempting rescue breaths.
How do you perform back blows on a choking infant?✔✔Place the infant face down on your forearm, give 5 firm back blows between the shoulder blades, and check for the obstruction.
What should you do if you find a victim who is unresponsive and not breathing, but they are still pulseless?✔✔Start CPR immediately, focusing on chest compressions until help arrives or the victim shows signs of life.
What should you do if the AED pads do not adhere to the victim’s chest properly?✔✔Try to reposition the pads, or if necessary, use different pads if available. 1 / 3
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What action should you take if you observe a victim who is breathing but unresponsive?✔✔Place the victim in the recovery position and monitor their breathing closely.
If a child is choking and becomes unconscious, what should you do?✔✔Call for help and begin CPR, checking the mouth for any visible obstruction before giving rescue breaths.
What is the recommended chest compression rate when performing CPR on an adult?✔✔The recommended rate is 100-120 compressions per minute.
What should you do if the victim of a drowning incident is unresponsive but still breathing?✔✔Ensure the victim’s airway is clear, place them in the recovery position, and monitor their breathing.
How do you give rescue breaths to a child?✔✔Seal your mouth over the child’s mouth and nose, and give gentle breaths while maintaining a clear airway. 2 / 3
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What should you do if a victim’s pulse is weak or absent but they are still breathing?✔✔Provide rescue breaths, and monitor the pulse while performing CPR.
What is the first step you should take when you find an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing?✔✔Call for emergency help immediately, then begin CPR with chest compressions.
If you are performing CPR on an infant, what is the correct method for chest compressions?✔✔Use two fingers in the center of the chest, compressing about 1.5 inches deep.
What should you do if you find a victim who is unresponsive and not breathing, but you are alone?✔✔Call for emergency help immediately, then start CPR and continue until help arrives or the victim shows signs of life.
How do you check for breathing in a victim during CPR?✔✔Look for the rise and fall of the chest, listen for breath sounds, and feel for breath on your cheek, all for no more than 10 seconds.
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