AHA BLS Practice Test Questions And Answers

What victim requires CPR? - Answer- a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse When is it acceptable to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - 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? - Answer- 10 seconds Interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - Answer- 10 seconds How can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? - 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? - Answer- use the head tilt chin lift What is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach (gastric inflation) during bag mask ventilation? - Answer- breaths are given to quickly or with to much force How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Answer- allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions What is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR? - Answer- 30:2 for 2 rescuer To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should those performing compressions switch roles? - Answer- after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age? - Answer- 100 - 120 per min Why are chest compressions important? - Answer- they pump blood to the rest of the body What is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene? - Answer- turn on the AED When should you deliver a shock from the AED? - Answer- once charged and after an audible and visual "clear the victim"