BLS CPR exam questions -2022

BLS CPR exam questions -2022 Which of the following describes the proper sequences of BLS? A.) Pulse check, rescue breath, compression B.) Airway, breathing, compression C.) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 D.) C - A - B Correct Answer: D The pulse assessed in an adult cardiac arrest victim is called the ______ pulse? A.) Groin B.) Radial C.) Carotid D.) Tempora Correct Answer: C Choose the proper order of the Adult Chain of Survival: A.) Recognition, Call EMS, Advanced Life Support, Defibrillate, Post-Cardiac Arrest Care B.) Recognition, Early CPR, Defibrillate, Advanced Life Support, Post-Cardiac Arrest Care C.) CPR, Recognition, Call EMS, Defibrillate, Advanced Life Support D.) Recognition, Defibrillation, CPR, and Call EMS, Advanced Life Support Correct Answer: B True/False: Most rescuers describe child cardiac arrest situations as more stressful than adult cases. A.)True B.)False Correct Answer: A You find an unresponsive victim without a pulse. You do not have a mask. What is the next step for an untrained lay responder? A.) Go call 911 B.) Wait until EMS arrives C.) Begin CPR and perform mouth-to-mouth D.) Use your shirt over their mouth as a barrier Correct Answer: C What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for Two-Rescuer Infant BLS? A.) 30:2 B.) 30:1 C.) 15:2 D.) 15:1 Correct Answer: C You attempt to deliver a breath through a mask but it does not go in. What is the next step? A.) Hyperextend the neck B.) Blow harder C.) Discard mask and use mouth-to-mouth D.) Reposition the airway Correct Answer: D You are treating an adult choking victim. They initially can cough, but now are grasping their throat and turning blue. What is the next step? A.) Heimlich Maneuver B.) Begin CPR C.) Rescue breathing D.) Check pulse Correct Answer: A The compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer giving CPR to individuals of ANY age is: A. 30:1 B. 30:2 C. 15:1 D. 15:2 Correct Answer: B How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR? A. After every cycle of CPR B. After every two cycles of CPR C. After every five cycles of CPR D. After every 10 cycles of CPR Correct Answer: C The proper steps for operating an AED are:* A. Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, shocks the individual, and analyze the rhythm B. Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the individual, and deliver shock C. Attach electrode pads, check pulse, shock individual, and analyze rhythm D. Check pulse, attach electrode pads, analyze rhythm, shock patient Correct Answer: B Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who is anywhere between one year to puberty?* A. Brachial artery B. Ulnar artery C. Temporal artery D. Carotid or femoral artery Correct Answer: D The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adults are:* A. Assess the individual, give two rescue breaths, defibrillate, and start CPR B. Assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR C. Check pulse, give rescue breaths, assess the individual, and defibrillate D. Assess the individual, start CPR, give two rescue breaths, and defibrillate Correct Answer: B The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following?* A. Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest B. Pushing hard and fast C. Minimizing interruptions D. All of the above Correct Answer: D The five steps in the Adult Chain of Survival include all of the following EXCEPT:* A. Early CPR B. Rapid defibrillation C. Advanced airway placement D. Integrated post-cardiac arrest care Correct Answer: C The 2015 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequences of steps are:* A. Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing B. None of the above C. Airway, Breathing, Check pulse D. Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions Correct Answer: A Which of the following are signs of airway obstruction?* A. Poor air exchange B. High-pitched noise while inhaling C. Inability to speak D. All of the above Correct Answer: D In an adult with an advanced airway in place during two-rescuer CPR, how often should the breaths be administered?* A. Every 2 to 3 seconds (20 to 30 breaths per minute) B. Every 4 to 5 seconds (12 to 15 breaths per minute) C. Every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute) D. Every 10 to 12 seconds (5 to 6 breaths per minute) Correct Answer: C What age is considered an infant for BLS purposes?* A. Under one year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 4 years Correct Answer: A A 49-year-old female suffers a witnessed cardiac arrest. She has a known cardiac history per her family. You notice a bulge in the upper left chest under the skin. There is a healed incision overlying that bulge. Which is true of AED use?* A. AED cannot be used in this person. B. You should put a magnet over the bulge before using the AED. C. You should place pads over the bulge. D. You should avoid placing pads over the bulge. Correct Answer: D After delivering a shock with and AED, what is the next step in caring for a person?* A. Reassess for a pulse. B. Do chest compressions only. C. Resume CPR. D. Do ventilation only. Correct Answer: C Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest person before seeking assistance in single-rescuer scenarios?* A. 911 response times are generally slow. B. The parents are often nearby. C. Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest. D. The use of an AED is contraindicated in pediatrics. Correct Answer: C A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. You are concerned that this student may have choked. What is the best method to clear an obstruction from the airway?* A. Start CPR B. Abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver) C. Back blow/ chest thrust D. Blind finger sweep Correct Answer: B You are alone when you encounter a person in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the person? Check for danger, ____________, and send for help.* A. Establish IV access B. Insert an advanced airway C. Check for response D. Start CPR Correct Answer: C When the patient is between 1 years old and puberty, chest compressions should be approximately 1/3 the depth of the chest. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A In adults, chest compressions should be to a depth of 4 to 5 inches. A. True B. False Correct Answer: B In infant CPR, chest compressions may be given with 2 fingers or with the thumbs-encircling hands technique. Mark one answer: A. True B. False Correct Answer: A When the time interval between the last chest compression and the AED shock is less than 10 seconds, the shock is more likely to be effective. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A If during a 10 second pulse check you are not sure if you feel a pulse, you should immediately resume chest compressions. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A Over what age should you use 'Adult' AED pads? A. 8 years old B. 12 years old C. 18 years old D. 21 years old Correct Answer: A Seeing the chest rise during ventilation is a good indication that the patient is receiving effective breaths. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A Once a patient is identified as pulseless, chest compressions should be initiated within 10 seconds. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A Recognition, CPR, Defibrillation, Advanced Life Support, and Post Arrest Care are part of the Adult Chain of Survival. What is the rational for not including 'Ventilation'? A. Ventilation is unimportant B. The most recent AHA guidelines emphasize chest compressions of over the need for ventilation because it has a much greater effect on mortality. Correct Answer: B A victim probably has a neck injury. What is the correct way to open the airway? A. Head tilt-chin lift B. Jaw thrust Correct Answer: B Efforts to relieve choking should be stopped when: A. The obstruction is removed B. The victim becomes unresponsive C. The victim begins breathing normally D. Any of the above occurs Correct Answer: D In infant CPR, the head should be hyperextended to open the airway. Mark one answer: A. True B. False Correct Answer: B The interval from collapse to defibrillation is an important determinant of the likelihood of survival. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A Interruptions in CPR have NOT been shown to have a negative impact on survival. A. True B. False Correct Answer: B The appropriate sequence of BLS care has been changed from A-B-C (Airway-Breathing-Chest Compressions) to C-A-B (Chest Compressions-Airway-Breathing) A. True B. False Correct Answer: A In infant CPR, the landmark for chest compressions is the mid chest, just below the nipple line. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A In which of the following situations is moving a patient during CPR appropriate? A. The patient is lying on his stomach. B. The patient is in a burning building. C. The patient is on a soft mattress. D. The patient is a place or position where you cannot do effective CPR. E. All of the above Correct Answer: E In two-rescuer CPR, the providers should change roles approximately after 5 cycles (approximately every two minutes). A. True B. False Correct Answer: A Cricoid pressure should be applied to all patients to minimize the risk of aspiration. A. True B. False Correct Answer: B In 2-rescuer CPR, where the patient is between 1 year old and puberty, the chest compression to breaths ratio is: A. 15:1 B. 15:2 C. 30:1 D. 30:2 Correct Answer: B If you believe there is risk of a c-spine injury, open the airway using the jaw-thrust method. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A For infants, an AED is preferred over a manual defibrillator. A. True B. False Correct Answer: B Your patient, whom you believe to be cardiac arrest, takes one gasping, agonal breath. You should withhold CPR while you assess his respiratory status. A. True B. False Correct Answer: B Infants and children become hypoxemic more quickly than adults so giving breaths early in CPR is very important. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A When an advanced airway is in place, chest compressions should be withheld while a breath is being given. A. True B. False Correct Answer: B In a patient with a pacemaker or AICD, the AED pads should be placed directly over the device. A. True B. False Correct Answer: B Which of the following is NOT a component of high quality CPR? A. At least 100 chest compressions/minute B. Minimal interruptions in CPR C. Allowing complete recoil of the chest D. All are components of high quality CPR Correct Answer: D CPR is initiated and the victim's pulse returns but he is not breathing. What ventilation rate should be used for this patient? A. 8 per minute B. 12 per minute C. 20 per minute D. Depends on his color Correct Answer: B What does AED stand for? A. Automatic Energy Delivery B. Automated External Device C. Automated External Defibrillator D. Autonomous Energy Defibrillator Correct Answer: C At what age is it preferable to use the child AED pads? A. 8 years of age or older B. 8 years of age or younger C. 12 years of age or younger D. 18 years of age or younger Correct Answer: B An AED can be used safely in all of the following situations EXCEPT: A. Victim lying in the snow B. Victim with an implanted pacemaker C. Victim with a transdermal medication patch on D. Victim lying partially in water Correct Answer: D The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Early CPR B. Rapid Defibrillation C. Use of Cardiovascular Medications D. Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Correct Answer: C You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the patient? Check for danger, ____________, and send for help. A. Establish IV access B. Insert an advanced airway C. Check for response D. Start CPR Correct Answer: C In both infants and children, the compression to ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR is: A. 15:1 B. 15:2