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CPR, BLS CPR Exam – Study Guide & Practice Test for Healthcare Providers

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Comprehensive study guide and practice test for the CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) exam. Covers essential topics including adult, pediatric, and infant CPR techniques, airway management, use of automated external defibrillators (AED), and emergency response protocols. Includes practice questions with detailed rationales to reinforce knowledge, improve clinical decision-making, and prepare for certification. Ideal for nursing students, healthcare providers, and first responders seeking BLS certification, exam readiness, and skill mastery.

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Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?


Respiratory failure or shock


What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?


Rapid defibrillation


Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?


When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating
unexpectedly.


You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive.
What is the first action you should take in this situation?


Verify that the scene is safe for you and your victim.


The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you
okay?" what is your best next action?


Shout for nearby help.




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Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency
response system and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment.
As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is
gasping for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a
pulse, what is your next best action?


Start cpr beginning with chest compressions


Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths


30 compression's to 2 breaths


What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult?


100-120 per minute and a depth of 2 inches.


What action should you take when more rescuers arrive?


Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compression's every 2
minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.




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If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma,
what is the preferred method for opening the air way?


Jaw-Thrust


What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED
arrives?


Power on the AED


Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED?


Place pads on victims bare chest


If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or
defibrillator, what special steps should be taken?


Avoid placing the AED pads over the implanted device


what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart
rhythm?


Stand clear of the victim




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