Free BLS Adult, Child & Infant Resuscitation Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the recommended compression depth for adults during CPR?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 inches

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At least 1 inch

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About 1.5 inches

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More than 3 inches

Question 2

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer infant CPR?

Accepted Answer

30:2

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15:1

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15:2

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5:1

Question 3

Where should you place your hands for chest compressions on a child?

Accepted Answer

On the sternum, just below the nipple line

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On the lower abdomen

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Over the ribs

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On the clavicle

Question 4

What is the preferred method of chest compressions for 2-rescuer infant CPR?

Accepted Answer

Encircling thumbs technique

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Two fingers on the chest

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One hand only

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Palm of one hand

Question 5

What is the appropriate compression depth for a child?

Accepted Answer

About 2 inches or 1/3 chest depth

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At least 1 inch

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More than 2.5 inches

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At least 3 inches

Question 6

For adult CPR, what is the recommended compression rate?

Accepted Answer

100–120 compressions per minute

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60–80 compressions per minute

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140–160 compressions per minute

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Over 160 compressions per minute

Question 7

How do you open the airway in an unresponsive adult without suspected spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Head tilt–chin lift

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Jaw thrust without head tilt

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Neck rotation

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Chest thrust

Question 8

Which action is unique to infant CPR compared to adults?

Accepted Answer

Breaths before compressions for single rescuer if arrest was not witnessed

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Using 2 hands for compressions

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Compression depth of 2 inches

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Defibrillation before CPR

Question 9

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer child CPR?

Accepted Answer

15:2

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30:2

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20:2

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10:1