BLS PRACTICE EXAM 2

1. During CPR, how deep should chest compressions be for an adult victim?

   • A) At least 1 inch

   • B) At least 2 inches

   • C) At least 3 inches

   • D) At least 4 inches

2. What is the first step you should take when you arrive at the scene of an emergency?

   • A) Begin chest compressions

   • B) Open the airway

   • C) Check for responsiveness

   • D) Call for help

3. For which of the following patients would you use a pediatric AED pad?

   • A) An adult

   • B) A child aged 8

   • C) An infant

   • D) Both B and C

4. If an advanced airway is in place during CPR, how often should breaths be given?

   • A) Every 6 seconds

   • B) Every 10 seconds

   • C) Every 5 seconds

   • D) Every 15 seconds

5. What is the most appropriate action if a victim of choking becomes unresponsive?

   • A) Perform abdominal thrusts

   • B) Start CPR beginning with chest compressions

   • C) Attempt to give rescue breaths

   • D) Perform a finger sweep of the mouth

6. Which of the following is a sign that a person is experiencing a heart attack?

   • A) Sudden dizziness

   • B) Intense headache

   • C) Chest pain or discomfort

   • D) Sudden vision problems

7. How should you position your hands when performing chest compressions on an adult?

   • A) One hand on top of the other, with fingers interlocked

   • B) Both hands side by side on the center of the chest

   • C) One hand on the forehead and the other on the chest

   • D) Any position as long as compressions are effective

8. What is the recommended action if you are alone and witness a teen collapse?

   • A) Call 911 immediately

   • B) Give two minutes of CPR before calling 911

   • C) Try to wake the teen up by shaking and shouting

   • D) Leave the teen to find someone to help

9. Which of the following is NOT a component of high-quality CPR?

   • A) Providing compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute

   • B) Allowing full chest recoil between compressions

   • C) Minimizing interruptions to compressions

   • D) Giving as many breaths as possible during ventilation

10. When providing rescue breaths to an infant, how should you cover their mouth and nose?

    • A) Use a mouth-to-mouth technique

    • B) Use a mouth-to-nose technique

    • C) Cover both the mouth and nose with your mouth

    • D) Cover the mouth only and pinch the nose

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