CPR AND BLS INTRODUCTION WELL DETAILED EXAM SOLUTION FOR NEW
EXAM 2022 HILLSBOROUGH NJ
What makes clinical and biological death different? - Biological death occurs when
organs can no longer function or be revived
What is Cardiac arrest? - When the heart stops effectively pumping blood.
What does BLS stand for? - basic life support
How does defibrillation work? - It stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation.
Which of the following conditions poses the greatest threat to a person's life? - Cardiac
arrest
When should a cardiac arrest victim be put into recovery position? - When signs of
spontaneous circulation are seen
How much blood is pumped during an effective chest compression compared to a
normal heartbeat? - 30%
Which of the following is NOT a sign of cardiac arrest? - Victim is holding their throat
and gasping for breath
How much does the chance of survival decrease each minute after cardiac arrest if BLS
is not begun? - About 10%
Approximately how long after cardiac arrest do brain cells begin to die? - 1 minute
Which of the choices is NOT a reason to stop BLS? - A defibrillator is not available
Which of the following causes of cardiac arrest is most common among much older
victims if cardiac arrest? - Heart Condition
CPR has three basic steps. Which of the options below shows the correct order for
these steps? - Circulation, airway, breathing
BLS does NOT include ______. - Advanced care in a hospital
EXAM 2022 HILLSBOROUGH NJ
What makes clinical and biological death different? - Biological death occurs when
organs can no longer function or be revived
What is Cardiac arrest? - When the heart stops effectively pumping blood.
What does BLS stand for? - basic life support
How does defibrillation work? - It stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation.
Which of the following conditions poses the greatest threat to a person's life? - Cardiac
arrest
When should a cardiac arrest victim be put into recovery position? - When signs of
spontaneous circulation are seen
How much blood is pumped during an effective chest compression compared to a
normal heartbeat? - 30%
Which of the following is NOT a sign of cardiac arrest? - Victim is holding their throat
and gasping for breath
How much does the chance of survival decrease each minute after cardiac arrest if BLS
is not begun? - About 10%
Approximately how long after cardiac arrest do brain cells begin to die? - 1 minute
Which of the choices is NOT a reason to stop BLS? - A defibrillator is not available
Which of the following causes of cardiac arrest is most common among much older
victims if cardiac arrest? - Heart Condition
CPR has three basic steps. Which of the options below shows the correct order for
these steps? - Circulation, airway, breathing
BLS does NOT include ______. - Advanced care in a hospital
