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American Red Cross BLS Training Lesson 2 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of high-quality chest compressions?✔✔ To circulate oxygenated blood to the brain and heart.
How should you position your hands for chest compressions on an adult?✔✔ Place two hands on the center of the chest, on the lower half of the sternum.
What should you do if the victim regains a pulse but remains unconscious?✔✔ Continue monitoring and provide rescue breathing if needed.
What is the purpose of a recovery position?✔✔ To keep the airway open and reduce the risk of choking.
What is the correct way to check for a pulse in an infant?✔✔ Use two fingers to feel for the brachial pulse on the inside of the upper arm. 1 / 2
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What should you do if an AED says "no shock advised"?✔✔ Resume CPR immediately.
When should you switch rescuers during two-person CPR?✔✔ Every 2 minutes or when fatigued to ensure effective compressions.
What should you do if an unconscious person has a pulse but is not breathing?✔✔ Provide one rescue breath every 5-6 seconds.
How do you open an airway if a spinal injury is suspected?✔✔ Use the jaw-thrust maneuver without tilting the head.
Why is defibrillation most effective when performed quickly?✔✔ The sooner a shock is given, the higher the chances of survival.
How do you ensure effective chest compressions?✔✔ Push hard and fast, allow full recoil, and minimize interruptions.
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