Basic Life Support Exams A
and B
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Exams A and B
Contents
Student Answer Sheet
Exam A
Exam A Answer Key
Exam A Annotated Answer Key
Exam B
Exam B Answer Key
Exam B Annotated Answer Key
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,American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Exam A
November 9, 2020
© 2020 American Heart Association
Lafayette General
LA05338
03/25/2021 14:50:50
, Basic Life Support Exam A
(25 Questions)
Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet.
1. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
A. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
B. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
C. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
D. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
2. What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
A. Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
B. Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
C. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
D. Do not move the person, and do not use the AED
Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates
the emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins
performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the
resuscitation attempt.
3. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
A. Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.
B. One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.
C. Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
D. Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.
4. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?
A. Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles
B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
C. Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes
D. Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles
5. You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds,
and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
B. Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing
C. Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
D. Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing
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and B
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Exams A and B
Contents
Student Answer Sheet
Exam A
Exam A Answer Key
Exam A Annotated Answer Key
Exam B
Exam B Answer Key
Exam B Annotated Answer Key
Lafayette General
LA05338
03/25/2021 14:50:50
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Basic Life Support Exam
Name: Date: Version:
Question Answer
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Lafayette General
LA05338
03/25/2021 14:50:50
,American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Exam A
November 9, 2020
© 2020 American Heart Association
Lafayette General
LA05338
03/25/2021 14:50:50
, Basic Life Support Exam A
(25 Questions)
Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet.
1. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
A. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
B. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
C. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
D. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
2. What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
A. Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
B. Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
C. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
D. Do not move the person, and do not use the AED
Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates
the emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins
performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the
resuscitation attempt.
3. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
A. Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.
B. One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.
C. Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
D. Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.
4. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?
A. Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles
B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
C. Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes
D. Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles
5. You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds,
and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
B. Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing
C. Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
D. Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing
Basic Life Support Exam A, November 9, Lafayette General
2020 LA05338
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