BLS (HOSA) ACCURATE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
What locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - ANSWER Homes
What 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 cardidac arrest? - ANSWER When an abnormal rhythm develops
and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
What is the first action you should take when you witness a 53 year old collapse and is lying motionless
on the floor and you're are the first rescuer to arrive to the scene? - ANSWER Verify that the scene is safe
for you and the victim
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout "Are you OK?" What is your best next
action? - ANSWER Shout for nearby help
Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency response 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 best next action? - ANSWER
Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? - ANSWER 30
compressions to 2 breaths
What is the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult? - ANSWER A rate of 100 to 120
compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - ANSWER Assign tasks to other rescuers and
rotate compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
What locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - ANSWER Homes
What 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 cardidac arrest? - ANSWER When an abnormal rhythm develops
and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
What is the first action you should take when you witness a 53 year old collapse and is lying motionless
on the floor and you're are the first rescuer to arrive to the scene? - ANSWER Verify that the scene is safe
for you and the victim
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout "Are you OK?" What is your best next
action? - ANSWER Shout for nearby help
Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency response 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 best next action? - ANSWER
Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? - ANSWER 30
compressions to 2 breaths
What is the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult? - ANSWER A rate of 100 to 120
compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - ANSWER Assign tasks to other rescuers and
rotate compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue
