AHA BLS EXAM LATEST EXAM WITH 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)AGRADE

In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? a. healthcare clinics b. homes c. recreational facilities d. shopping centers - ANSWER- b. homes Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? a. cardiac problem b. congenital or acquired heart defect c. respiratory failure or shock d. infection and sepsis - ANSWER- c. respiratory failure or shock Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? a. when respiratory distress in adults occurs and the heart rate does not change b. when the heart rate is 40 - 60/min and respirations increase c. when the blood flow to the heart is blocked and the heart rate increases d. when an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly - ANSWER- d. when an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly What are the 3 main components of CPR - ANSWER- 1) compressions 2) airway 3) breathing What are 6 steps of the adult cardiac arrest algorithm? - ANSWER- 1) verify scene safety/note time if possible 2) assess responsiveness (tap shoulder and shout "ARE YOU OKAY?" Not okay? [1] shout for help [2] activate ems via cell phone if appropriate [3] get AED/emergency equipment/Narcan (or send someone to do so) 3) look for breathing or only gasping [scan the victims chest for rise/fall] and check pulse (simultaneously). Is pulse definitely felt within 10 seconds? Yes = monitor person until emergency responders arrive No breathing but + pulse = provide rescue breathing with 1 breath every 5 - 6 seconds (total 10 - 12 breaths per minute). Consider triad of opioid OD (1. ask bystanders if know what happened 2) look for track marks 3) look for pill bottles, needles, etc.) Continue rescue breathing doing this while checking for a pulse about every 2 minutes. If not pulse, start CPR. If possible opioid OD, give Narcan No breathing/just gasping & no definitive pulse (after checking