EMT BLS Questions with correct answers

Speed of compressions Correct Answer - -100/min Depth of compressions for adults Correct Answer - - 2 in (5 cm) Depth of compressions for children Correct Answer - - approximiatley 2 in (5 cm) Depth of compressions for infants Correct Answer - - approximiiatley 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) -1/3 depth of chest How long do you check for a pulse? Correct Answer - - at least 5 seconds no longer than 10 seconds Initial BLS for adults Correct Answer - 1- assess victim for respinse and look for normal or abnomral breathing 2- if alone activate emergency respinse system and get AED 3- check victims pulse for alteast 5 seconds no longer than 10 4- if theres no pulse within 10 sec perform 5 cycles of compresions and braethes (30:2) Step 1 adults BLS Correct Answer - assessment and scene safety