Healthcare BLS Provider Certification Test

1. CPR cannot save everyone, but it can triple a person's chances of survival.
A) True
B) False

2. You must help a victim in any way you can, even if it puts you in danger.
A) True
B) False

3. You should consider the risks of communicable diseases when helping a victim.
A) True
B) False

4. Chest compressions must be done slowly and gently.
A) True
B) False

5. PPE is Personal Protective Equipment.
A) True
B) False

6. If you cannot find an AED you should keep looking for it before starting CPR.
A) True
B) False

7. The guideline for providing CPR is C-A-B which stands for Compressions, Airway, Breathing:
A) True
B) False

8. You should hold the victim down when using an AED.
A) True
B) False

9. Who can perform CPR?
A) Anyone who is CPR certified or has received prior CPR training
B) Doctors only
C) Adults only
D) Emergency medical personnel only

10. CPR should only be performed on:
A) A person who asks for help
B) An unresponsive person who is not breathing
C) Adults only
D) Children only

11. The purpose of CPR is to:
A) Help the victim stay warm
B) Prevent the victim from going into shock
C) Provide oxygen and blood circulation to the victim
D) Keep the victim awake

12. You should check the victim for responsiveness by:
A) Using smelling salts
B) Pouring cold water on his/her face
C) Slapping his/her face
D) Tapping the victim on the shoulder or in the middle of the chest and shout, "Are you OK?"

13. Each cycle of CPR should be:
A) 30 chest compressions
B) 40 chest compressions
C) 45 chest compressions
D) 60 chest compressions

14. Child CPR is intended for victims who appear to be:
A) 0 to 1 year old
B) 1 to 12 years old
C) 5 to 17 years old
D) 13 to 18 years old

15. Adult CPR is intended for victims who appear to be:
A) 13 years or older
B) 17 years or older
C) 18 years or older
D) 21 years or older

16. The technique used to clear the victim's airway is:
A) Lift chin up, tilt head back
B) Push chin down, tilt head forward
C) Lift chin up, turn head sideways
D) None of the above

17. Chest compressions should be performed at a rate of:
A) 50 compressions per minute
B) 100 compressions per minute
C) 150 compressions per minute
D) 200 compressions per minute

18. The depth of chest compressions should be:
A) 1/2 inch
B) 1 inch
C) 2 inches
D) 3 inches

19. When the victim begins to breathe on his/her own, you should:
A) Continue to perform CPR until emergency personnel arrive
B) Stop CPR and help the victim to stand up
C) Stop CPR and help the victim to a sitting position
D) Stop CPR and roll the victim on his/her side

20. When should you stop CPR?
A) When directed by emergency personnel
B) When you are no longer able to continue
C) When the victim can breathe on his/her own
D) All of the above