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BLS Test/ Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if a person is gasping but not breathing?✔✔ A) Begin CPR immediately, as gasping is not normal breathing.
- Wait for the person to start breathing normally.
- Provide rescue breaths only.
- Administer an AED shock immediately.
What is the purpose of high-quality chest compressions during CPR?✔✔ A) To circulate oxygenated blood to the brain and vital organs.
- To deliver a shock to the heart.
- To make the victim comfortable.
- To stop the heart from beating.
What is the first action to take if you find someone unresponsive and you are alone?✔✔ A) Call for help and get an AED, then begin CPR.
- Start CPR immediately without calling for help. 1 / 3
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- Check for a pulse for 10 seconds.
- Begin rescue breathing immediately.
What should you do if a victim regains consciousness after receiving CPR?✔✔ A) Monitor their breathing and keep them calm.
- Allow them to stand up immediately.
- Perform chest compressions again.
- Let them walk around.
What should you do if a victim is in cardiac arrest and you are not trained in CPR?
- Perform chest compressions without rescue breaths.
- Wait for EMS to arrive.
- Perform rescue breathing only.
✔✔ B) Call for help and use an AED if available.
How long should you check for breathing before beginning CPR?✔✔ A) No more than 10 seconds.
- 30 seconds. 2 / 3
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- 1 minute.
- 2 minutes.
What should you do if the AED advises a shock but the victim is still being touched?✔✔ A) Ensure no one is touching the victim before delivering the shock.
- Deliver the shock immediately, regardless of contact.
- Give chest compressions and wait.
- Stop CPR and wait for further instructions.
What should you do if the chest does not rise during rescue breaths?✔✔ A) Reposition the head and attempt another breath.
- Give chest compressions only.
- Wait and try again after 30 compressions.
- Administer another dose of naloxone.
What is the purpose of using an AED during CPR?✔✔ A) To restore a normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock.
- To stimulate the heart to beat faster.
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