BLS test questions (AHA) Graded and Reviewed 2022

which victim requires CPR? - ANSWER a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - ANSWER when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - ANSWER 10 seconds interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - ANSWER 10 seconds how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? - ANSWER there is visible rise of the chest what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury? - ANSWER use the head tilt chin lift what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? - ANSWER bag mask device what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag mask ventilation? - ANSWER breaths are given to quickly or with to much force What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the prescience of an advanced airway in adult victim? - ANSWER compress at a rate of at least 100 per min with 2 breaths every 5 to 10 secs how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - ANSWER allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR? - ANSWER 30:2 for 2 rescuer to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles? - ANSWER after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age? - ANSWER 100 per min during 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions. what is the role of the second rescuer? - ANSWER maintain an open airway and give breaths why are chest compression important? - ANSWER they pump blood to the rest of the body what is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene? - ANSWER turn on the AED When should you deliver a shock from the AED? - ANSWER after the AED activates a shock, charge, states a "clear the victim", and prompts me to push the shock buttom what is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult? - ANSWER perform abdominal thrust what is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim? - ANSWER at least one third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR? - ANSWER 15:2 what size AED pads should be used for child less that 8 years of age? - ANSWER adult pads/ dose may be used if peadrtic pads are not available a choking adult become unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrust for severe chocking. what should you do next? - ANSWER begin CPR what is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 1 rescuer infant CPR - ANSWER 30:2 what is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during 2 rescuer CPR for an infant? - ANSWER the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique where is the brachial pulse located? - ANSWER on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder.