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HSI YMCA BLS Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How do you improve CPR effectiveness when performing compressions?✔✔ Push hard and fast with proper depth and full recoil
What should you do if an AED does not advise a shock?✔✔ Resume CPR immediately and continue until help arrives
How do you recognize agonal gasps?✔✔ They are slow, irregular, and not normal breathing
What should you do after providing two rescue breaths?✔✔ Resume chest compressions immediately
What should you do if an unresponsive child has a pulse but is not breathing?✔✔ Give one breath every 3 to 5 seconds
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How should you modify CPR for a pregnant person?✔✔ Perform high-quality compressions and consider manual displacement of the uterus
How do you prevent rescuer fatigue during CPR?✔✔ Switch rescuers every two minutes without delay
How can you tell if an AED pad is placed correctly?✔✔ It is firmly attached and positioned as shown on the AED diagram
What should you do if you suspect a spinal injury?✔✔ Use the jaw-thrust maneuver to open the airway without moving the neck
How do you assess circulation during CPR?✔✔ Look for normal breathing and movement
What is the correct way to check for responsiveness?✔✔ Tap and shout to see if they respond
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