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BLS Practice Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How do you ensure maximum blood flow during CPR compressions?✔✔Push hard and fast, allowing full recoil between compressions.
What should you do if the victim begins gasping but remains unresponsive with no pulse?✔✔Continue CPR, as gasping is not normal breathing.
What action should you take when an AED arrives?✔✔Turn it on, follow voice prompts, and apply pads as instructed.
What should you do if an AED pad does not stick properly?✔✔Ensure the skin is dry, remove excess hair if necessary, and firmly apply the pad.
How do you modify CPR for a pregnant victim?✔✔Perform standard CPR while positioning the woman slightly to her left to relieve pressure on major blood vessels. 1 / 2
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What is the appropriate action if a choking victim becomes unresponsive?✔✔Carefully lower them to the ground, begin CPR, and check the airway for obstructions before giving breaths.
What should you do if you are alone and an infant is unresponsive?✔✔Perform 5 cycles of CPR before leaving to get help.
What is the best way to give breaths to an infant during CPR?✔✔Cover both the infant’s nose and mouth with your mouth and deliver gentle puffs of air.
How do you know if your rescue breaths are effective?✔✔The chest should visibly rise with each breath.
What is the first thing you should do if you witness someone suddenly collapse?✔✔Assess the scene for safety before checking for responsiveness.
How do you determine if a person needs CPR?
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