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American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if an adult suddenly collapses in front of you?✔✔Check for responsiveness, call for help, and begin chest compressions if the person is unresponsive and not breathing.
How can you tell if a victim has a blocked airway while performing CPR?✔✔Look for signs of choking, such as the person not breathing, gasping, or unable to speak, and check the mouth for any visible obstruction.
What is the best way to perform chest compressions on a pregnant woman?✔✔Perform chest compressions in the usual location, but avoid putting pressure on the abdomen. If necessary, tilt the woman slightly to the left to relieve pressure on the major blood vessels.
How can you confirm if the airway is open after performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver? 1 / 2
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✔✔You can confirm it by checking for chest rise with each rescue breath and feeling the victim’s breath against your cheek.
What should you do if the victim is a child, and you're unsure whether they are breathing?✔✔Check for breathing for no more than 10 seconds and, if the child is not breathing, begin CPR.
What should you do if an AED is not available and the person is unresponsive and not breathing?✔✔Start CPR immediately and continue until help arrives or the person shows signs of life.
When giving chest compressions during CPR on an adult, how often should you switch rescuers to prevent fatigue?✔✔Switch rescuers every 2 minutes to prevent fatigue and maintain effective compressions.
What is the correct procedure when performing chest compressions on a child aged 1 to 8?✔✔Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, compress about 2 inches deep, and continue with 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What should you do if the victim’s chest does not rise when giving rescue breaths?
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