BLS Recertification Practice Test

Question 1

How deep should chest compressions be for an adult?

At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)

At least 2 inches (5 cm)

At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)

At least 4 inches (10 cm)

Question 2

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 3

Which technique is used to prevent air from escaping during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?

Pinching the patient\'s nostrils shut

Closing the patient\'s mouth

Tilting the patient\'s head forward

Pressing on the patient\'s chest

Question 4

Which law requires BLS providers to adhere to established protocols and exercise judgment based on training?

Good Samaritan Law

Standard of care

Scope of practice

Confidentiality

Question 5

BLS aims to provide advanced medical interventions immediately during an emergency.

True

False

Question 6

Abdominal thrusts should be performed on a choking infant.

True

False

Question 7

Pregnant women should be positioned flat on their back during BLS without any tilt.

True

False

Question 8

Rescue breaths for children should be given every 6-8 seconds.

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