BLS Healthcare Provider Certification Test

1. When performing CPR, an AED should be used as soon as possible if it is available.
A) True
B) False

2. PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment.
A) True
B) False

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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?"

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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