BLS Recertification Practice Test

Question 1

Which technique is used in BLS to maintain blood circulation?

Rescue breathing

Chest compressions

Medication administration

Defibrillation

Question 2

What is the first step in the Assess, Recognize, and Care Framework?

Evaluate responsiveness

Initial assessment

Administer care

Check airway, breathing, and pulse

Question 3

What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality chest compressions?

80 to 100 compressions per minute

100 to 120 compressions per minute

120 to 140 compressions per minute

140 to 160 compressions per minute

Question 4

How often should rescue breaths be given to an infant?

Every 1-2 seconds

Every 3-5 seconds

Every 6-8 seconds

Every 10-12 seconds

Question 5

Documentation of BLS interventions is unnecessary for legal protection.

True

False

Question 6

Abdominal thrusts should be performed on a choking infant.

True

False

Question 7

An AED will only deliver a shock if it detects a shockable heart rhythm.

True

False

Question 8

The head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver is recommended for opening the airway in all unconscious patients.

True

False

Question 9

Legal and ethical considerations are irrelevant in BLS.

True

False

Question 10

CPR should be continued while an AED is being set up and until the machine is ready to analyze the rhythm.

True

False