BLS Recertification Practice Test

Question 1

Which technique is used in BLS to maintain blood circulation?

Rescue breathing

Chest compressions

Medication administration

Defibrillation

Question 2

Which legal concept protects bystanders who aid in emergencies from legal repercussions?

Standard of care

Scope of practice

Good Samaritan Laws

Confidentiality

Question 3

What should be administered immediately if an opioid overdose is suspected?

Oxygen

Naloxone (Narcan)

CPR

AED shock

Question 4

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 5

In BLS, chest compressions should be performed at a rate of 60 to 80 compressions per minute.

True

False

Question 6

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

True

False

Question 7

Naloxone can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

True

False

Question 8

During mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, a good seal is necessary to prevent air leakage.

True

False

Question 9

When using a pocket mask, the EC clamp technique helps to maintain an open airway.

True

False

Question 10

What is the recommended action if a patient becomes unconscious while choking?

Perform abdominal thrusts

Administer rescue breaths immediately

Check for a pulse and then perform rescue breaths

Begin CPR starting with chest compressions