Certification Exam: Healthcare BLS (Basic Life Support)

Question 1 of 10

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for 2-Rescuer PEDIATRIC BLS?

A) 30:2 B) Continuous breaths C) 15:2 D) 3:1

Question 2 of 10

At what heart rate should you begin CPR on a pediatric patient with signs of poor perfusion?

A) Only if there is no pulse B) Below 40 bpm C) Below 60 bpm D) Below 100 bpm

Question 3 of 10

In a High-Performance Team, what is "Closed-Loop Communication"?

A) Talking only to the leader B) Using hand signals only C) Writing orders on a whiteboard D) Repeating an order back and confirming when it is finished

Question 4 of 10

What modification is required for a pregnant patient (>20 weeks) during CPR?

A) No modifications required B) Manual Lateral Uterine Displacement (LUD) to the left C) Tilt the whole bed to the right D) Put a pillow under her head

Question 5 of 10

What is the 2026 clinical goal for Chest Compression Fraction (CCF)?

A) 100% B) At least 80% C) At least 60% D) At least 50%

Question 6 of 10

What is the 2026 standard for drowning resuscitation?

A) Start with 100 compressions B) Drain the water from the lungs first C) Wait for the patient to cough D) Provide 5 initial rescue breaths before starting compressions

Question 7 of 10

If a valid DNR/POLST form is produced during a code, what must you do?

A) Ignore it if the family is crying B) Finish the current cycle of CPR C) Wait for the doctor to call it D) Stop resuscitation efforts immediately

Question 8 of 10

Where should you move oxygen sources before discharging a defibrillator shock?

A) At least 1 foot away B) No need to move it C) Into the hallway D) At least 3 feet away

Question 9 of 10

When a patient has an ADVANCED AIRWAY, what is the ventilation rate?

A) 1 breath every 10 seconds B) 1 breath every 2 seconds C) 30:2 ratio D) 1 breath every 6 seconds (10/min)

Question 10 of 10

What does an EtCO2 reading of LESS than 10 mmHg indicate during CPR?

A) Compressions are of poor quality and need improvement B) The AED is charging C) ROSC is occurring D) The patient is breathing on their own