Heart Code BLS (American Heart Association)
1. You are a member of the emergency response team for your hospital
and are called to a code blue. You arrive to find one of your colleagues
leading a resuscitation attempt to an elderly patient. You notice that the
person performing chest compressions seems to be tiring, and the
compression rate is slowing.
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
A. Never switch rescuers, and maintain current roles
B. Switch rescuers at 5 minute intervals
C. Switch rescuers about every 2 minutes
D. Switch rescuers when placing the AED pads: C. Switch rescuers about
every 2 minutes
2. You are a member of the emergency response team for your hospital
and are called to a code blue. You arrive to find one of your colleagues
leading a resuscitation attempt to an elderly patient. You notice that the
person performing chest compressions seems to be tiring, and the
compression rate is slowing.
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for
com- plete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?
A. Stand back and await direction from the team leader
B. Take over leadership and give direction
C. Immediately take over chest compressions
D.Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil: D. Tell the
compres- sor you notice decreased chest recoil
3. Which victim requires high quality CPR?
A. A victim who is unresponsive, has a strong pulse, and is
breathing adequately
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, B. A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
C. A victim who is responsive, has a pulse, and is having trouble breathing
D. A victim who is responsive, is having trouble breathing, and has a pulse
less than 60/min: B. A victim who is unresponsive with no normal
breathing and no pulse
4. While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should
you ensure is being accomplished?
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1. You are a member of the emergency response team for your hospital
and are called to a code blue. You arrive to find one of your colleagues
leading a resuscitation attempt to an elderly patient. You notice that the
person performing chest compressions seems to be tiring, and the
compression rate is slowing.
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
A. Never switch rescuers, and maintain current roles
B. Switch rescuers at 5 minute intervals
C. Switch rescuers about every 2 minutes
D. Switch rescuers when placing the AED pads: C. Switch rescuers about
every 2 minutes
2. You are a member of the emergency response team for your hospital
and are called to a code blue. You arrive to find one of your colleagues
leading a resuscitation attempt to an elderly patient. You notice that the
person performing chest compressions seems to be tiring, and the
compression rate is slowing.
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for
com- plete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?
A. Stand back and await direction from the team leader
B. Take over leadership and give direction
C. Immediately take over chest compressions
D.Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil: D. Tell the
compres- sor you notice decreased chest recoil
3. Which victim requires high quality CPR?
A. A victim who is unresponsive, has a strong pulse, and is
breathing adequately
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, B. A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
C. A victim who is responsive, has a pulse, and is having trouble breathing
D. A victim who is responsive, is having trouble breathing, and has a pulse
less than 60/min: B. A victim who is unresponsive with no normal
breathing and no pulse
4. While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should
you ensure is being accomplished?
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