AHA CPR BLS EXAM 3 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS FULL
SOLUTION
◉ when performing chest compressions for an infant in a 2 rescuer
situation, you should put 2 ______ in the center of the chest, on the
lower half of the abdomen. Answer: thumbs
◉ during CPR on a child, you should place 1 or 2 hands over the
_________ of the _________ Answer: lower half, breastbone
◉ AED pad placement: infants and children < 8 years old Answer:
pad choice
- if your AED includes smaller size pads that are designed for
children < 8, use them
- if not, use the adult pads while making sure they dont touch or
overlap
- don't use child pads for adults, the shock dose is too small
pad placement
- some AED pads recommend placing one pad on the chest and one
pad on the back for infants and children
- follow the pictures
, ◉ pediatric BLS algorithm for healthcare providers: 2+ rescuers
Answer: verify scene safety
check for responsiveness
- tap victim's shoulder and should "are you okay?"
- if the victim is not responsive, should for nearby help
- first rescuer remains with the child
- the second rescuer activates the emergency response system and
gets the AED
look for no breathing or only gasping and check the pulse
(simultaneously)
-- is a pulse definetly felt within 10 seconds?
- if normal breathing and a pulse is felt then monitor until
emergency responders arrive
no normal breathing and a pulse is felt
- give rescue breaths every 2-3 seconds (20-30 breaths/min)
- assess pulse rate for no more than 10 seconds
HR < 60/min with signs of poor perfusion
- start CPR
SCRIPT 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS FULL
SOLUTION
◉ when performing chest compressions for an infant in a 2 rescuer
situation, you should put 2 ______ in the center of the chest, on the
lower half of the abdomen. Answer: thumbs
◉ during CPR on a child, you should place 1 or 2 hands over the
_________ of the _________ Answer: lower half, breastbone
◉ AED pad placement: infants and children < 8 years old Answer:
pad choice
- if your AED includes smaller size pads that are designed for
children < 8, use them
- if not, use the adult pads while making sure they dont touch or
overlap
- don't use child pads for adults, the shock dose is too small
pad placement
- some AED pads recommend placing one pad on the chest and one
pad on the back for infants and children
- follow the pictures
, ◉ pediatric BLS algorithm for healthcare providers: 2+ rescuers
Answer: verify scene safety
check for responsiveness
- tap victim's shoulder and should "are you okay?"
- if the victim is not responsive, should for nearby help
- first rescuer remains with the child
- the second rescuer activates the emergency response system and
gets the AED
look for no breathing or only gasping and check the pulse
(simultaneously)
-- is a pulse definetly felt within 10 seconds?
- if normal breathing and a pulse is felt then monitor until
emergency responders arrive
no normal breathing and a pulse is felt
- give rescue breaths every 2-3 seconds (20-30 breaths/min)
- assess pulse rate for no more than 10 seconds
HR < 60/min with signs of poor perfusion
- start CPR
