Basic Life Support Exams A & B -
Certification Review (CPR 101)
Student Answer Sheet B
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asic Life Support Exam
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Name:
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Question Answer
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© 2020 American Heart Association
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, Basic Life Support Exam A nb nb nb nb
(25 Questions) nb
Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet.
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1. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
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A. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
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B. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
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C. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
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D. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
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2. What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
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A. Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
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B. Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
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C. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
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D. Do not move the person, and do not use the AED
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Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
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A 9-year-
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old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that t
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he child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using
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his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-
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quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
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3. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
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A. Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.
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B. One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.
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C. Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
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D. Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.
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4. Two rescuers begin high- nb nb nb
quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-
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rescuer CPR? nb
A. Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles nb nb nb nb nb nb
B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes nb nb nb nb nb nb
C. Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes nb nb nb nb nb nb
D. Alternating
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witness someone every
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collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there i
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s no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
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A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
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B. Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing
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C. Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
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D. Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing
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Basic Life Support Exam A, November 9, 202
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, 6. Why is defibrillation important?
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A. There is a 100% success rate. nb nb nb nb nb
B. It is not important for cardiac arrest.
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C. It prevents rearrest from occurring.
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D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
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Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
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A 53-year-
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old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A n
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eighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED.
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7. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
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A. Press the Shock button nb nb nb
B. Apply the pads to the chest nb nb nb nb nb
C. Turn on the AED nb nb nb
D. Clear the patient nb nb
8. After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the ne
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xt step when using an AED?
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A. Clear the patient nb nb
B. Follow the AED prompts nb nb nb
C. Press the Shock button nb nb nb
D. Check for a carotid pulse nb nb nb nb
9. “The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during
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a resuscitation attempt.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics list
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ed.
A. Clear roles and responsibilities
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B. Constructive intervention nb
C. Knowing your limitations nb nb
D. Mutual respect nb
10. “Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens
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.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
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A. Summarizing and reevaluation nb nb
B. Constructive intervention nb
C. Knowledge sharing nb
D. Knowing your limitations nb nb
11. A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?
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A. Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
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B. Perform abdominal thrusts nb nb
C. Roll the victim over and perform back blows
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D. Perform blind finger sweeps nb nb nb
Basic Life Support Exam A, November 9, 202
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Certification Review (CPR 101)
Student Answer Sheet B
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asic Life Support Exam
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Name:
nb nb Date: nb nb Version: nb
Question Answer
1. A B C D
2. A B C D
3. A B C D
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Nikie Shelby GA2
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0568 11/30/2020 1
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4:19:17
, American Heart Association
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Basic Life Support Exam
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A
November 9, 2020 nb nb
© 2020 American Heart Association
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Nikie Shelby GA2
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0568 11/30/2020 1
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4:19:17
, Basic Life Support Exam A nb nb nb nb
(25 Questions) nb
Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet.
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1. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
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A. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
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B. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
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C. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
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D. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
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2. What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
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A. Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
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B. Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
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C. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
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D. Do not move the person, and do not use the AED
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Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
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A 9-year-
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old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that t
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
he child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using
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his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-
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quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
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3. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
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A. Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.
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B. One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.
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C. Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
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D. Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.
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4. Two rescuers begin high- nb nb nb
quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-
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rescuer CPR? nb
A. Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles nb nb nb nb nb nb
B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes nb nb nb nb nb nb
C. Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes nb nb nb nb nb nb
D. Alternating
5. You giving shocks
witness someone every
suddenly nb
3 cycles
collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there i
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s no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
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A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
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B. Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing
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C. Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
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D. Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing
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Basic Life Support Exam A, November 9, 202
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb Nikie Shelby GA2 nb n b
0 0568 11/30/2020 1
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© 2020 American Heart Association Pa
nb nb nb nb nb 4:19:17
ge 1 nb
, 6. Why is defibrillation important?
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A. There is a 100% success rate. nb nb nb nb nb
B. It is not important for cardiac arrest.
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C. It prevents rearrest from occurring.
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D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
nb nb nb nb nb nb
Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
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A 53-year-
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old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A n
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
eighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED.
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7. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
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A. Press the Shock button nb nb nb
B. Apply the pads to the chest nb nb nb nb nb
C. Turn on the AED nb nb nb
D. Clear the patient nb nb
8. After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the ne
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xt step when using an AED?
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A. Clear the patient nb nb
B. Follow the AED prompts nb nb nb
C. Press the Shock button nb nb nb
D. Check for a carotid pulse nb nb nb nb
9. “The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during
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a resuscitation attempt.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics list
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ed.
A. Clear roles and responsibilities
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B. Constructive intervention nb
C. Knowing your limitations nb nb
D. Mutual respect nb
10. “Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens
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.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
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A. Summarizing and reevaluation nb nb
B. Constructive intervention nb
C. Knowledge sharing nb
D. Knowing your limitations nb nb
11. A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?
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A. Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
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B. Perform abdominal thrusts nb nb
C. Roll the victim over and perform back blows
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D. Perform blind finger sweeps nb nb nb
Basic Life Support Exam A, November 9, 202
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0 0568 11/30/2020 1
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© 2020 American Heart Association Pa
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