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BLS for Healthcare Professionals Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How can you improve ventilation when providing rescue breaths?✔✔ Ensure a proper seal and give each breath over one second.
Why should you avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?✔✔ It can increase intrathoracic pressure and reduce blood circulation.
What should you do if an unresponsive person is gasping?✔✔ Start CPR immediately, as gasping is not normal breathing.
How can you ensure high-quality chest compressions?✔✔ Push hard, push fast, and allow full chest recoil.
What is the best way to confirm that rescue breaths are effective?✔✔ Watch for visible chest rise with each breath.
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What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths for two-rescuer child CPR?✔✔ 15 compressions to 2 breaths.
What should you do if a choking person becomes unresponsive?✔✔ Begin CPR immediately, starting with chest compressions.
How should you position a mask when using a bag-mask device?✔✔ Over the nose and mouth, creating a tight seal.
How can you ensure effective teamwork in a resuscitation attempt?✔✔ Communicate clearly and assign specific roles.
What is the first step when arriving at an emergency scene?✔✔ Ensure the scene is safe before providing care.
How can you quickly determine if a person is breathing?✔✔ Look for chest rise, listen for breath sounds, and feel for airflow.
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What should you do if a person is unresponsive but has a pulse?✔✔ Provide rescue breaths and monitor their condition.
How deep should chest compressions be for a child during CPR?✔✔ About 2 inches (5 cm).
Why is it important to minimize interruptions during chest compressions?✔✔ To maintain consistent blood flow to vital organs.
What is the correct hand placement for adult CPR?✔✔ Two hands on the center of the chest, just below the nipple line.
How should you position a person who is breathing but unresponsive?✔✔ Place them in the recovery position to keep their airway open.
What should you do if an AED detects a shockable rhythm?✔✔ Follow the device’s prompts and deliver a shock if advised.
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