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

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 4

What should you check after each breath during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?

Pulse

Chest rise and fall

Color of the lips

Presence of a gag reflex

Question 5

When using a Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM), what should you check for after each breath?

The patient\'s pulse

Chest rise and fall

Color of the patient\'s lips

Airway patency

Question 6

What is the first step in managing choking in adults?

Encourage coughing

Perform abdominal thrusts

Perform chest thrusts

Give rescue breaths

Question 7

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

True

False

Question 8

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

True

False

Question 9

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

True

False

Question 10

Legal and ethical considerations are irrelevant in BLS.

True

False