BLS Recertification Practice Test

Question 1

What is the primary goal of Basic Life Support (BLS)?

To diagnose diseases

To provide immediate assistance to individuals facing life-threatening emergencies

To administer medication

To perform surgical procedures

Question 2

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 3

What is the key ethical principle that guides BLS providers to maximize positive outcomes while minimizing harm?

Justice and equity

Autonomy and informed consent

Beneficence and non-maleficence

Confidentiality

Question 4

Which maneuver is used to open the airway in an unconscious patient without suspected spinal injury?

Jaw-thrust maneuver

Head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver

Heimlich maneuver

Rescue breathing

Question 5

What should be done immediately after delivering a shock with an AED?

Stop CPR

Resume CPR

Check the pulse

Check for breathing

Question 6

For a child (1 to puberty), what is the recommended depth for chest compressions?

About 1 inch (2.5 cm)

About 2 inches (5 cm)

About 3 inches (7.5 cm)

About 4 inches (10 cm)

Question 7

What should be administered immediately if an opioid overdose is suspected?

Oxygen

Naloxone (Narcan)

CPR

AED shock

Question 8

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 9

The Good Samaritan Law protects individuals from legal repercussions when they provide reasonable assistance during an emergency.

True

False

Question 10

It is important to provide breaths too forcefully during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

True

False