BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM A
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? -
ANSWER Compressing to depth of at least 2 inches
When an AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - ANSWER Turn on the AED
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What
is the next step when using an AED? - ANSWER Follow the AED prompts
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water? -
ANSWER Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device? -
ANSWER Observing the chest rise with breaths
What ratio for compressions-to-breath should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? - ANSWER 30
compressions to 2 breaths
What is a consideration when you are using an AED? - ANSWER On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick
and may fail to deliver a shock
Scenario: 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. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. (What actions should occur next, to support a
team-based resuscitation attempt?) - ANSWER 2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest
compressions
Scenario: 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. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? -
ANSWER Compressing to depth of at least 2 inches
When an AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - ANSWER Turn on the AED
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What
is the next step when using an AED? - ANSWER Follow the AED prompts
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water? -
ANSWER Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device? -
ANSWER Observing the chest rise with breaths
What ratio for compressions-to-breath should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? - ANSWER 30
compressions to 2 breaths
What is a consideration when you are using an AED? - ANSWER On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick
and may fail to deliver a shock
Scenario: 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. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. (What actions should occur next, to support a
team-based resuscitation attempt?) - ANSWER 2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest
compressions
Scenario: 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. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
