BLS study guide Questions with correct Answers 2023

BLS study guide Questions with correct Answers 2023 How do you know when you are providing effective breaths using a bag-mask device? When the chest rises What is the compression to breaths ratio for 1-rescuer infant cpr? 30 compressions to 2 breaths What is the first step when using an AED? Turn it on Wha should you do when you need to use the AED when a person is submerged in water? Remove the patient from the body of water and dry the chest before placing the pads When the AED detects ventricular fibrillation, what is the next step? Follow the AED prompts When should rescuers alternate when giving 2-rescuer CPR? After 2 minutes or when the compressor says to What should be considered before using the AED? The pads may not stick to a hairy chest What do yo do for an infant who is responsive but choking? Alternate between giving 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts When should rescuers switch positions during 2 rescuer CPR? After 2 minutes or when the compressor wants to When the team knows their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt is an example of what team dynamic? Knowing your limitations What is the first action for an unresponsive victim with a foreign airway obstruction? Deliver CPR but check the mouth for airway obstruction before delivering rescue breaths Why is defibrillation important? It can restore regular cardiac rhythm You hear gasping sounds from an unresponsive person with no pulse. What do you do? Begin CPR because gasping isn't regular breathing Why is rapid defibrillation important for survival? It can restore cardiac rhythm and is necessary for resuscitation How deep do you compress the chest for a child victim? 1/3 of the chest (2 inches) What modification do you make for performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim? Check the mouth for airway obstruction after 30 compressions and before 2 breaths What should you do when the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil? Respectfully use knowledge sharing to fix their error How do You care for an unresponsive choking infant? Perform CPR but check the mouth for airway obstructions before delivering rescue breaths Which type of victim needs high quality CPR? Unresponsive victim with no pulse and irregular/no breathing When there are 3 rescuers, what actions should occur to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? 2 rescuers alternate giving high quality chest compressions Other rescuer acts as team leader What is the compression depth for adult CPR? 2 inches What is the rate for compressions in adult CPR? 100-120 bpm Why is it important to have complete chest recoil during CPR? The heart refills for better circulation and more quality CPR When all team members know their positions, functions and tasks during a resuscitation attempt, it's an example of what team dynamic? Clear roles and responsibilities