AHA BLS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)AGRADE
If you AED only has child pads, should you use them on an adult
(greater than 8 years old)? - ANSWER- No. The shock dose delivered
by child pads will be too small for an adult and likely be unsuccessful.
It's better to provide high-quality CPR than to attempt to shock an adult
victim with child pads.
What are two methods to deal with a hairy chest BEFORE placing pads
on the chest? - ANSWER- 1) If two sets of pads are available, use the
first set to "wax" the chest.
2) Trim/shave the hair if scissors/razor is available.
Should you use the AED in water? - ANSWER- No. Water is a good
conductor of electricity.
If the victim is in water, pull the victim out of the water. If the
chest is covered with water, quickly wipe the chest before
attaching the AED pads
If the victim is lying on snow or in a small puddle, you may use the
AED after quickly wiping the chest.
Can/should you use AED if the patient has an ICD or pacer? -
ANSWER- Yes. However, if you place the pad directly over an
implanted device, the implanted device may block delivery of the shock
to the heart.
If you ID an implanted AICD/pacer:
*If possible, avoid placing the pad directly over the implanted device
*Follow the normal steps for operating an AED
Should you place AED patches over medication patches? - ANSWER-
No.
,The medication patch may block the transfer of energy from the AED
pad to the heart and also cause small burns to the skin.
If it doesn't delay delivery, remove the patch and wipe the area before
attaching the AED pad.
To avoid delivery of the medication to the rescuer, use protective gloves
or another barrier to remove the patch. Remember to avoid delays as
much as possible.
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the ADE
arrives at the victim's side?
a. Power on the AED
b. Apply the pads
c. Press the the analyze button
d. Press the shock button - ANSWER- a. Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an AED?
a. placing the pads on the victim's bare chest
b. shaving the victim's hairy chest
c. removing the victim from water
d. finding the victim's implanted pacemaker - ANSWER- a. placing the
pads on the victim's bare chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an AICD or pacemaker, what special
steps should be taken?
a. avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted device
b. avoid using the AED to prevent damage to the implanted device
c. turn off the implanted device before applying the AED pads
d. consider using pediatric pads to decrease the shock dose delivered -
ANSWER- a. avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted
,device
What action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart
rhythm?
a. check the pulse
b. continue chest compressions
c. give rescue breaths only
d. stand clear of the victim - ANSWER- d. stand clear of the victim
After performing high-quality CPR for 5 minutes, the team leader
frequently interrupts chest compressions to check for a pulse even
though the victim has no organized rhythm when the AED analyzed the
rhythm. Which action demonstrates constructive intervention?
a. ask another rescuer what he thinks should be done
b. say nothing that contradicts the the team leader
c. suggest to resume chest compressions without delay
d. wait until the debriefing sessions afterward to discuss it - ANSWER-
c. suggest to resume chest compressions without delay
The team leader asks you to perform bag-mask ventilation during a
resuscitation attempt, but you have not perfected that skill. What would
be an appropriate action to acknowledge your limitations?
a. pick up the bag-mask device and give it to another team member
b. pretend you did not hear the request and hope the team leader chooses
someone else to do it
c. tell the team leader you are not comfortable with that task
d. try to do it as best you can and hope another team member will see
you struggling and take over - ANSWER- c. tell the team leader you
are not comfortable with that task
, What is the appropriate action to demonstrate closed-loop
communication when the team leader assigns you a task?
a. repeat back to the team leader the task you were assigned
b. nod your head as an acknowledgment of the assigned task
c. start performing the assigned tasks, but do not speak, to minimize
noise
d. wait for the team leader to address you by name before
acknowledging the task - ANSWER- a. repeat back to the team leader
the task you were assigned
What is the definition of an infant in terms of BLS? - ANSWER- Less
than one year old but excluding newborns
What is the BLS definition of a child? - ANSWER- Children are from
ages 1 year to puberty (signs of puberty include chest or underarm hair
on males and any breast development in females
Go through the pediatric cardiac arrest algorithm for a single rescuer. -
ANSWER- 1) verify scene safety/note time if possible
2) assess responsiveness (tap shoulder and shout "ARE YOU OKAY?"
Not okay? [1] shout for help
[2] activate ems via cell phone if appropriate
[3] do NOT get AED/emergency/Narcan equipment (or send someone to
do so) at this time
3) look for breathing or only gasping [scan the victims chest for rise/fall]
and check pulse (simultaneously). Is pulse definitely felt within 10
seconds?
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)AGRADE
If you AED only has child pads, should you use them on an adult
(greater than 8 years old)? - ANSWER- No. The shock dose delivered
by child pads will be too small for an adult and likely be unsuccessful.
It's better to provide high-quality CPR than to attempt to shock an adult
victim with child pads.
What are two methods to deal with a hairy chest BEFORE placing pads
on the chest? - ANSWER- 1) If two sets of pads are available, use the
first set to "wax" the chest.
2) Trim/shave the hair if scissors/razor is available.
Should you use the AED in water? - ANSWER- No. Water is a good
conductor of electricity.
If the victim is in water, pull the victim out of the water. If the
chest is covered with water, quickly wipe the chest before
attaching the AED pads
If the victim is lying on snow or in a small puddle, you may use the
AED after quickly wiping the chest.
Can/should you use AED if the patient has an ICD or pacer? -
ANSWER- Yes. However, if you place the pad directly over an
implanted device, the implanted device may block delivery of the shock
to the heart.
If you ID an implanted AICD/pacer:
*If possible, avoid placing the pad directly over the implanted device
*Follow the normal steps for operating an AED
Should you place AED patches over medication patches? - ANSWER-
No.
,The medication patch may block the transfer of energy from the AED
pad to the heart and also cause small burns to the skin.
If it doesn't delay delivery, remove the patch and wipe the area before
attaching the AED pad.
To avoid delivery of the medication to the rescuer, use protective gloves
or another barrier to remove the patch. Remember to avoid delays as
much as possible.
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the ADE
arrives at the victim's side?
a. Power on the AED
b. Apply the pads
c. Press the the analyze button
d. Press the shock button - ANSWER- a. Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an AED?
a. placing the pads on the victim's bare chest
b. shaving the victim's hairy chest
c. removing the victim from water
d. finding the victim's implanted pacemaker - ANSWER- a. placing the
pads on the victim's bare chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an AICD or pacemaker, what special
steps should be taken?
a. avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted device
b. avoid using the AED to prevent damage to the implanted device
c. turn off the implanted device before applying the AED pads
d. consider using pediatric pads to decrease the shock dose delivered -
ANSWER- a. avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted
,device
What action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart
rhythm?
a. check the pulse
b. continue chest compressions
c. give rescue breaths only
d. stand clear of the victim - ANSWER- d. stand clear of the victim
After performing high-quality CPR for 5 minutes, the team leader
frequently interrupts chest compressions to check for a pulse even
though the victim has no organized rhythm when the AED analyzed the
rhythm. Which action demonstrates constructive intervention?
a. ask another rescuer what he thinks should be done
b. say nothing that contradicts the the team leader
c. suggest to resume chest compressions without delay
d. wait until the debriefing sessions afterward to discuss it - ANSWER-
c. suggest to resume chest compressions without delay
The team leader asks you to perform bag-mask ventilation during a
resuscitation attempt, but you have not perfected that skill. What would
be an appropriate action to acknowledge your limitations?
a. pick up the bag-mask device and give it to another team member
b. pretend you did not hear the request and hope the team leader chooses
someone else to do it
c. tell the team leader you are not comfortable with that task
d. try to do it as best you can and hope another team member will see
you struggling and take over - ANSWER- c. tell the team leader you
are not comfortable with that task
, What is the appropriate action to demonstrate closed-loop
communication when the team leader assigns you a task?
a. repeat back to the team leader the task you were assigned
b. nod your head as an acknowledgment of the assigned task
c. start performing the assigned tasks, but do not speak, to minimize
noise
d. wait for the team leader to address you by name before
acknowledging the task - ANSWER- a. repeat back to the team leader
the task you were assigned
What is the definition of an infant in terms of BLS? - ANSWER- Less
than one year old but excluding newborns
What is the BLS definition of a child? - ANSWER- Children are from
ages 1 year to puberty (signs of puberty include chest or underarm hair
on males and any breast development in females
Go through the pediatric cardiac arrest algorithm for a single rescuer. -
ANSWER- 1) verify scene safety/note time if possible
2) assess responsiveness (tap shoulder and shout "ARE YOU OKAY?"
Not okay? [1] shout for help
[2] activate ems via cell phone if appropriate
[3] do NOT get AED/emergency/Narcan equipment (or send someone to
do so) at this time
3) look for breathing or only gasping [scan the victims chest for rise/fall]
and check pulse (simultaneously). Is pulse definitely felt within 10
seconds?
