BLS CPR EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS (VERSION A & B) ACTUAL
EXAM 220 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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.
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)
What should you do when you are using an AED on an infant or child less than 8
years old? - ANSWER: use adult pads if child pads are not available
If a manual defibrillator is not available for an infant victim, which action should you
take? - ANSWER: use an AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator
what is important to remember about pad placement on infants? - ANSWER: You
may need to put one pad on the chest and one on the back
Which victim would only need rescue breathing? - ANSWER: No breathing and a
pulse
which action can rescuers can rescuers perform to potentially reduce the risk of
gastric inflation? - ANSWER: Deliver each breath over 1 second
which is the preferred technique for giving rescue breaths to an infant? - ANSWER:
Mouth to mouth and nose breaths
what is not an example of an opioid ? - ANSWER: Naloxone
Your 27 year old roomate uses opioids, you find him unconscious. a friend is calling
911 and getting naloxone what action should you take? No breathing, Strong pulse -
ANSWER: Provide rescue breaths 1 every 5-6 seconds
Same scenario with a 56 year old? No breathing, No pulse - ANSWER: Begin cpr
EXAM 220 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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.
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)
What should you do when you are using an AED on an infant or child less than 8
years old? - ANSWER: use adult pads if child pads are not available
If a manual defibrillator is not available for an infant victim, which action should you
take? - ANSWER: use an AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator
what is important to remember about pad placement on infants? - ANSWER: You
may need to put one pad on the chest and one on the back
Which victim would only need rescue breathing? - ANSWER: No breathing and a
pulse
which action can rescuers can rescuers perform to potentially reduce the risk of
gastric inflation? - ANSWER: Deliver each breath over 1 second
which is the preferred technique for giving rescue breaths to an infant? - ANSWER:
Mouth to mouth and nose breaths
what is not an example of an opioid ? - ANSWER: Naloxone
Your 27 year old roomate uses opioids, you find him unconscious. a friend is calling
911 and getting naloxone what action should you take? No breathing, Strong pulse -
ANSWER: Provide rescue breaths 1 every 5-6 seconds
Same scenario with a 56 year old? No breathing, No pulse - ANSWER: Begin cpr
