BLS CPR EXAM LATEST VERSION 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? -
ANSWER-Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - ANSWER-
Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? -
ANSWER-Rapid defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-When
an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly.
You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive. What is
the first action you should take in this situation? - ANSWER-Verify that the
scene is safe for you and your victim.
The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you okay?"
what is your best next action? - ANSWER-Shout for nearby help.
Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency
response system and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you
check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping for air
and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your next
best action? - ANSWER-Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths - ANSWER-30 compression's
to 2 breaths
What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? - ANSWER-100-
120 per minute and a depth of 2 inches.
, BLS CPR EXAM LATEST VERSION 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - ANSWER-
Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compression's every 2 minutes or
more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what
is the preferred method for opening the air way? - ANSWER-Jaw-Thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives?
- ANSWER-Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED? -
ANSWER-Place pads on victims bare chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator,
what special steps should be taken? - ANSWER-Avoid placing the AED
pads over the implanted device
what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? -
ANSWER-Stand clear of the victim
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of a 3
year old child? - ANSWER-30 compressions to 2 breaths
What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when 2 or
more rescuers are present? - ANSWER-15 compressions to 2 breaths
For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique advised
when 2 rescuers are present? - ANSWER-Infant younger than 1 year
What is the correct chest compression depth for a child? - ANSWER-2
inches
What is the correct chest compression depth for infants? - ANSWER-1 1/2
inches (4cm)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? -
ANSWER-Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - ANSWER-
Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? -
ANSWER-Rapid defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-When
an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly.
You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive. What is
the first action you should take in this situation? - ANSWER-Verify that the
scene is safe for you and your victim.
The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you okay?"
what is your best next action? - ANSWER-Shout for nearby help.
Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency
response system and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you
check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping for air
and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your next
best action? - ANSWER-Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths - ANSWER-30 compression's
to 2 breaths
What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? - ANSWER-100-
120 per minute and a depth of 2 inches.
, BLS CPR EXAM LATEST VERSION 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - ANSWER-
Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compression's every 2 minutes or
more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what
is the preferred method for opening the air way? - ANSWER-Jaw-Thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives?
- ANSWER-Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED? -
ANSWER-Place pads on victims bare chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator,
what special steps should be taken? - ANSWER-Avoid placing the AED
pads over the implanted device
what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? -
ANSWER-Stand clear of the victim
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of a 3
year old child? - ANSWER-30 compressions to 2 breaths
What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when 2 or
more rescuers are present? - ANSWER-15 compressions to 2 breaths
For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique advised
when 2 rescuers are present? - ANSWER-Infant younger than 1 year
What is the correct chest compression depth for a child? - ANSWER-2
inches
What is the correct chest compression depth for infants? - ANSWER-1 1/2
inches (4cm)
