AHA BLS EXAM REVIEW UPDATED SOLUTIONS Questions with Answers Question & Answers Perfectly A+ Grade (2026 Newest Updated Versions)

AHA BLS EXAM REVIEW UPDATED SOLUTIONS
Questions with Answers Question & Answers Perfectly
A+ Grade (2026 Newest Updated Versions)

, AHA BLS EXAM REVIEW UPDATED SOLUTIONS l
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1. When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe?
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a. When the rescuer first sees a potential victim
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b. After the rescuer activates the emergency response system
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c. As emergency medical services arrive on the scene
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d. After an AED that is attached to the victim delivers a shock - A
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2. As soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is the first step the
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l rescuer should perform to operate the AED?
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a. Place the AED pads on the chest l l l l l l




b. Deliver 2 rescue breaths before using the AED
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c. Turn on the AED l l l




d. Complete 5 cycles of chest compressions - C l l l l l l l




3. After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should
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a. Wait for the AED to reanalyze the rhythm
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b. Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compressions l l l l l l




c. Provide 2 ventilations to the victim l l l l l




d. Immediately check the carotid pulse for no more than 10 seconds - B l l l l l l l l l l l l




4. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend that to identify cardiac
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l arrest in an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no normal breathing), a
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l healthcare provider should check a pulse for no more than a.
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25 seconds
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b. 10 seconds
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c. 15 seconds
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d. 20 seconds - B
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5. After you identify an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no normal breathing) and
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, l no pulse, chest compressions should be initiated within a.
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6. Which of the following victims need CPR? l l l l l l




a. A victim with a pulse and who is having trouble breathing
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b. A victim with chest pain and indigestion
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c. A victim who is unresponsive, no normal breathing and absent/ inadequate pulse
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d. A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately - C
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7. Where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on an adult?
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a. On the lower half of the breastbone
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b. In the center of the breastbone
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c. On the upper portion of the abdomen
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d. On the upper half of the breastbone - A
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8. The depth of compressions for an adult victim should be at least
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d. 4 inches - B
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9. Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR?
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a. Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow during compressions
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b. Adequate depth of compression is needed to create air flow into the lungs and adequate
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l oxygenation
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d. Adequate depth of compression is needed to stimulate spontaneous respirations - A
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