BLS Practice Test Questions 2023- Brand New Questions Included

1. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for COR recommended BLS sequence of steps are: Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing 2. Critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following? a) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest b) Allowing complete chest recoil after each compression c) Minimize interruptions of CPR d) All of the above 3. At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads? 8 years or younger 4. The compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR to victims of ANY age is: 30:2 5. Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult?Carotid artery 6. An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations EXCEPT: Victim lying partially in water 7. The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following EXCEPT: Usage of Cardiovascular Medications 8. 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. Check for response 9. In both infants and children, the compression to ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR is: 30:2 10. The proper steps for operating an AED are: Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, aanalyze the rhythm, shock the patient. 11. A 21 year old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. What is the most likely cause? Chocking 12.You assess that the patient still has a pulse, what is the next step in managing this case? Open airway 13.What age is a considered an infant for BLS purposes? Under 1 14.Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest patient before seeking assistance in single rescuer scenarios? Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest 15.You are a daycare provider and find a 3 year old child unresponsive. She had laid down for a nap because she was not feeling well and when you checked on her, she was not breathing and appeared blue. You are by yourself. What is the first step in managing this case? Deliver 2 minutes of CPR 16.The child begins to breath spontaneously at a rate of 18. Her pulse is 50. What is the next step? Begin CPR 17. What does AED stand for? Automated External Defibrillator 18.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? Avoid placing pads over bulge. 19.The AED indicates shock advised. What is the next step? Clear the patient 20.After delivering a shock, what is the next step in caring for this patient? Resume CPR 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? 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 complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action? Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil 3. Which victim requires high quality CPR? 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? Compression to a depth of at least 2 inches 5. Why is defibrillation important? It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm