BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM B 25
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim what modification should you
incorporate? - answer Each time you open the airway look for the obstructing object
Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt
worsens. Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed. -
answer Knowing your limitations
Rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival? -
answer It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR? - answer
The heart will adequately refill between compressions
Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim s survival? - answer Performing high-
quality
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is
slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback? - answer You need to compress at
a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds,
and there is no pulse. What should you do next? - answer Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal
breathing
You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction.
How do you relieve the airway obstruction? - answer Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest
thrusts
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim what modification should you
incorporate? - answer Each time you open the airway look for the obstructing object
Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt
worsens. Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed. -
answer Knowing your limitations
Rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival? -
answer It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR? - answer
The heart will adequately refill between compressions
Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim s survival? - answer Performing high-
quality
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is
slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback? - answer You need to compress at
a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds,
and there is no pulse. What should you do next? - answer Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal
breathing
You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction.
How do you relieve the airway obstruction? - answer Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest
thrusts
