BLS test questions (AHA)

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BLS test questions (AHA) Which victim requires CPR? Correct Answer: a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse When is it important to move an adult victim who needs CP... R? Correct Answer: when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? Correct Answer: 10 seconds Interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? Correct Answer: 10 seconds How can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? Correct Answer: there is visible rise of the chest What is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury? Correct Answer: use the head tilt chin lift What technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? Correct Answer: bag mask device What is likely to cause air to enter the victims’ stomach (gastric inflation) during bag mask ventilation? Correct Answer: breaths are given to quickly or with too much force What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the prescience of an advanced airway in adult victim? Correct Answer: compress at a rate of at least 100 per min with 2 breaths every 5 to 10 secs How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? Correct Answer: allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions What is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR? Correct Answer: 30:2 for 2 rescuer To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles? Correct Answer: after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age? Correct Answer: 100 per min During 2 rescuers CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions. what is the role of the second rescuer? Correct Answer: maintain an open airway and give breaths Why are chest compressions important? Correct Answer: they pump blood to the rest of the body What is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene? Correct Answer: turn on the AED When should you deliver a shock from the AED? Correct Answer: after the AED activates a shock, charge, states a "clear the victim", and prompts me to push the shock bottom What is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult? Correct Answer: perform abdominal thrust What is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim? Correct Answer: at least one third the depth of the chest, approx. 2 inches What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR? Correct Answer: 15:2 What size AED pads should be used for child less than 8 years of age? Correct Answer: adult pads/ dose may be used if pediatric pads are not available A choking adult become unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrust for severe chocking. What should you do next? Correct Answer: begin CPR What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 1 rescuer infant CPR Correct Answer: 30:2 What is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during 2 rescuer CPR for an infant? Correct Answer: the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique Where is the brachial pulse located? Correct Answer: on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder. [Show More]

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