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BLS Study Guide Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should you perform CPR on a child who is not breathing?✔✔Place one hand on the center of the chest and compress about 2 inches deep, then give 2 rescue breaths.
How do you know if chest compressions are being performed effectively during CPR?✔✔Effective compressions will cause the chest to visibly rise and fall, and you should feel resistance with each compression.
What is the correct technique for performing abdominal thrusts on a choking adult?✔✔Stand behind the person, place a fist just above the navel, grab the fist with your other hand, and perform quick, inward and upward thrusts.
What is the correct rate for chest compressions during CPR on an adult?✔✔The compression rate should be 100-120 compressions per minute.
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How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?✔✔Chest compressions should be at least 2 inches deep.
When should you stop performing CPR on a victim?✔✔Stop CPR when the person shows signs of life, such as breathing or movement, or when emergency medical help arrives.
What is the first thing you should do when approaching an unconscious adult?✔✔Check for responsiveness by tapping the victim and shouting to see if they respond.
What should you do if the victim is not breathing and has no pulse?✔✔Start chest compressions immediately and provide rescue breaths if trained to do so.
How can you tell if a person is choking?✔✔A choking person may grasp their throat, struggle to breathe, or have difficulty speaking.
What is the proper way to give rescue breaths to an adult?✔✔Pinch the nose shut, cover the mouth with your mouth, and blow gently until the chest rises.
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