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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
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
