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

Which legal concept protects bystanders who aid in emergencies from legal repercussions?

Standard of care

Scope of practice

Good Samaritan Laws

Confidentiality

Question 3

Which device delivers an electric shock to the heart during a cardiac emergency?

Bag-valve mask

Pocket mask

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Rescue breathing mask

Question 4

Documentation of BLS interventions is unnecessary for legal protection.

True

False

Question 5

A bag-valve mask (BVM) should be used to deliver breaths in a slow and steady manner.

True

False

Question 6

Pediatric pads are mandatory for AED use in children under 1 year.

True

False

Question 7

Good Samaritan Laws apply to both trained and untrained rescuers providing emergency assistance.

True

False

Question 8

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

True

False

Question 9

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

True

False

Question 10

The rescue breathing rate for infants and children is different.

True

False