AHA BLS EXAM| AHA BLS EXAM REVIEW
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for a 1 rescuer
infant CPR patient? --CORRECT ANSWER--30 compressions and 2
breaths
what is a consideration when you are using an AED? --CORRECT
ANSWER--On a hairy chest, the pads, may not stick and may fail to
deliver a shock
"members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before
the resuscitation attempts worsens" - whats the most important
element of of team dynamics --CORRECT ANSWER--knowing your
limits
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes
unresponsive. What is your first course of action? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Start compressions, beginning with compressions
1
,Why is defibrillation important? --CORRECT ANSWER--It can
restore a regular cardiac rhythm
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person becomes
unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and theres no pulse. What
should you do? --CORRECT ANSWER--Begin CPR; the gasps are
not normal breathing
How do you preform chest compressions when providing high-quality
CPR to a child victim? --CORRECT ANSWER--by compressing the
chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5cm)
while preforming high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should
you ensure is being accomplished? --CORRECT ANSWER--
compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
when the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? --CORRECT
ANSWER--turn on the AED
After the AED pads are attached to the victims bare chest, the AED
detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using the
AED? --CORRECT ANSWER--Follow the AED prompts
2
, what should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has
been submerged in water? --CORRECT ANSWER--Pull the victim
out of the water and whipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths
when using a BVM? --CORRECT ANSWER--Observing the chest
rise with breaths
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what
modifications should you incorporate? --CORRECT ANSWER--each
time you open the airway you look for the obstructing object
Which kind of victim requires high-quality CPR? --CORRECT
ANSWER--a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing
and no pulse
"The team functions smoothly when all team members know there
positions, functions, and tasks during resuscitation attempt." what is
the most important team dynamic? --CORRECT ANSWER--clear
roles and responsibilities
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for a 1 rescuer
infant CPR patient? --CORRECT ANSWER--30 compressions and 2
breaths
what is a consideration when you are using an AED? --CORRECT
ANSWER--On a hairy chest, the pads, may not stick and may fail to
deliver a shock
"members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before
the resuscitation attempts worsens" - whats the most important
element of of team dynamics --CORRECT ANSWER--knowing your
limits
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes
unresponsive. What is your first course of action? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Start compressions, beginning with compressions
1
,Why is defibrillation important? --CORRECT ANSWER--It can
restore a regular cardiac rhythm
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person becomes
unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and theres no pulse. What
should you do? --CORRECT ANSWER--Begin CPR; the gasps are
not normal breathing
How do you preform chest compressions when providing high-quality
CPR to a child victim? --CORRECT ANSWER--by compressing the
chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5cm)
while preforming high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should
you ensure is being accomplished? --CORRECT ANSWER--
compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
when the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? --CORRECT
ANSWER--turn on the AED
After the AED pads are attached to the victims bare chest, the AED
detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using the
AED? --CORRECT ANSWER--Follow the AED prompts
2
, what should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has
been submerged in water? --CORRECT ANSWER--Pull the victim
out of the water and whipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths
when using a BVM? --CORRECT ANSWER--Observing the chest
rise with breaths
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what
modifications should you incorporate? --CORRECT ANSWER--each
time you open the airway you look for the obstructing object
Which kind of victim requires high-quality CPR? --CORRECT
ANSWER--a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing
and no pulse
"The team functions smoothly when all team members know there
positions, functions, and tasks during resuscitation attempt." what is
the most important team dynamic? --CORRECT ANSWER--clear
roles and responsibilities
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