BLS Practice Test

Question 1

True or False: BLS providers must operate within their scope of practice to avoid legal liability.

True

False

Question 2

What is essential for legal protection and accurate records during BLS interventions?

Autonomy

Documentation

Justice

Standard of Care

Question 3

When using an AED on a child, where should the pads be placed if they risk touching?

One on the center of the chest and the other on the back

Both pads on the front of the chest

One on each side of the chest

Both pads on the back

Question 4

What should be announced before delivering a shock with an AED?

Get ready

Clear

Charge

Breathe

Question 5

How should abdominal thrusts (Heimlich Maneuver) be performed on a choking adult?

Using the heel of one hand

Wrapping arms around the waist and pressing inward and upward above the navel

Applying pressure to the chest

Using two fingers

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a goal of BLS?

Maintain circulation

Ensure oxygenation

Maximize survival rates

Diagnose medical conditions

Question 7

True or False: The two-thumb encircling hands technique is recommended for single-rescuer infant CPR.

True

False

Question 8

What is the recommended rate for chest compressions during CPR for adults?

60-80 compressions per minute

80-100 compressions per minute

100-120 compressions per minute

120-140 compressions per minute

Question 9

True or False: CPR should be performed on a hard, flat surface to be effective.

True

False

Question 10

Which of the following should you do if you are alone and witness a sudden cardiac arrest in an adult?

Wait for someone else to arrive

Call emergency services and then start CPR

Perform rescue breaths only

Move the person to a more comfortable location