ADULT BLS UNIT ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
What is the age definition for an adult and how is it recognized? - ANSWER may be given to anyone who
has reached the onset of puberty, which usually occurs between 12 and 14 years of age. The person
exhibits secondary sex characteristics.
What are the links in the OHCA chain of survival? - ANSWER 1. Activation of the emergency response
system
2. High-Quality CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
3. Defibrillation with an AED
4. Advanced resuscitation and effective advanced life support and transport to a care facility
5. Post-cardiac arrest care
6. Recovery
What are the links in the IHCa chain of survival? - ANSWER 1. Early recognition and prevention
2. Activation of Emergency Response
3. High-quality CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
4. Defibrillation with an AED
5. Post-cardiac arrest care
, 6. Recovery
What are the four foundational skills mentioned in the lesson? Briefly describe each skill using one of the
three sentences
Skill 1: - ANSWER Critical thinking is the ability to identify a logical course of action based on available
information. Fast critical thinking is very important during a cardiac arrest, when time and quick action
are essential.
Skill 2: - ANSWER Problem solving is the ability to use available resources to resolve an issue.
Skill 3: - ANSWER Communication is essential when responding to an emergency.
You need to properly communicate with your team, bystanders, and, if possible, the victim.
Communication includes verbal and non-verbal messages.
Skill 4: - ANSWER Teamwork involves a group of people working together to achieve a common goal.
It is important that every member of the team has well-defined roles and responsibilities and that they
understand them. This allows the team to work in a coordinated effort to achieve the goal.
What are the 3 steps involved in closed loop communication? - ANSWER 1. Send the message - The
sender of the message tells the message to the receiver.
2. Provide feedback by the Receiver - The receiver provides feedback that the message was properly
understood by repeating the message back to the sender. If the receiver does not provide feedback, the
sender should ask for it.
3. Acknowledge task is done by the Receiver - If the message was to do a task, the receiver should
acknowledge when the task is started, and more importantly when the task is completed.
What are the six steps for adult BLS rescue? - ANSWER 1 - Verify the Scene is Safe
2 - Check for Responsiveness
3 - Simultaneously Check Pulse and Breathing
4 - Perform High Quality CPR
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
What is the age definition for an adult and how is it recognized? - ANSWER may be given to anyone who
has reached the onset of puberty, which usually occurs between 12 and 14 years of age. The person
exhibits secondary sex characteristics.
What are the links in the OHCA chain of survival? - ANSWER 1. Activation of the emergency response
system
2. High-Quality CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
3. Defibrillation with an AED
4. Advanced resuscitation and effective advanced life support and transport to a care facility
5. Post-cardiac arrest care
6. Recovery
What are the links in the IHCa chain of survival? - ANSWER 1. Early recognition and prevention
2. Activation of Emergency Response
3. High-quality CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
4. Defibrillation with an AED
5. Post-cardiac arrest care
, 6. Recovery
What are the four foundational skills mentioned in the lesson? Briefly describe each skill using one of the
three sentences
Skill 1: - ANSWER Critical thinking is the ability to identify a logical course of action based on available
information. Fast critical thinking is very important during a cardiac arrest, when time and quick action
are essential.
Skill 2: - ANSWER Problem solving is the ability to use available resources to resolve an issue.
Skill 3: - ANSWER Communication is essential when responding to an emergency.
You need to properly communicate with your team, bystanders, and, if possible, the victim.
Communication includes verbal and non-verbal messages.
Skill 4: - ANSWER Teamwork involves a group of people working together to achieve a common goal.
It is important that every member of the team has well-defined roles and responsibilities and that they
understand them. This allows the team to work in a coordinated effort to achieve the goal.
What are the 3 steps involved in closed loop communication? - ANSWER 1. Send the message - The
sender of the message tells the message to the receiver.
2. Provide feedback by the Receiver - The receiver provides feedback that the message was properly
understood by repeating the message back to the sender. If the receiver does not provide feedback, the
sender should ask for it.
3. Acknowledge task is done by the Receiver - If the message was to do a task, the receiver should
acknowledge when the task is started, and more importantly when the task is completed.
What are the six steps for adult BLS rescue? - ANSWER 1 - Verify the Scene is Safe
2 - Check for Responsiveness
3 - Simultaneously Check Pulse and Breathing
4 - Perform High Quality CPR
