BLS AHA FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS 2025
(CPR BY AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
CERTIFICATION COURSE) CERTIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Explain the continued de-emphasis of the pulse check - correct-answer-if the
victim is unresponsive, not breathing, or only gasping, healthcare providers may
take up to 10 seconds to attempt to feel for a pulse (brachial for infant, carotid or
femoral for child)
then if you don't find it start chest compressions
AED for infants - correct-answer-not recommended. use manual defribulator. if
one not available use AED pediatric dose attenuator, otherwise use AED without
pediatric as last resort.
C-A-B-D - correct-answer-Chest compressions
airway
breathing
defibrillation
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4 steps BLS - correct-answer-assess: palpate carotid
activate: EMS, get AED
check pulse
10 sec. rule: C-A-B sequence
chest compression technique - correct-answer-put heel of one hand on the center
of the victim's chest on the lower half of the breastbone
deliver compressions at a rate of - correct-answer-100/min.
chest recoils allows for what function? - correct-answer-blood to flow into the
heart and is necessary for chest compressions to create blood flow. these
compressions recoils should be equal
try to place victim onto a _____ surface if it is safe to move him - correct-answer-
hard
moving victim only when necessary like if they are - correct-answer-in a
dangerous environment ( such as burning vehicle)
if you can not perform CPR effectively in the position or location he is currently in