BLS Study Guide 2024
Advanced airway placement. - ANS-The 5 links in the Adult Chain of Survival include all of the
following except:
Early CPR
Rapid Defibrillation
Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Advanced Airway Placement
Every 6-8 seconds (8-10 breaths per min). - ANS-In an adult with an advanced airway in place
during 2-rescuer CPR, breaths should be administered how often?
After every 5 cycles of CPR. - ANS-How often should rescuers switch roles when performing
2-rescuer CPR?
Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the patient, deliver shock. -
ANS-The proper steps for operating an AED are:
30:2 - ANS-The compression to ventilation ratio for the lone rescuer giving CPR to victims of
any age is:
1) Minimize interruptions
2) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
3) Push hard and fast - ANS-The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include:
Assess the victim, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR. - ANS-The initial
Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adult are:
Poor air exchange
Inability to speak
High-pitched noise while inhaling - ANS-Signs of airway obstruction include:
Chest compression, airway, breathing. - ANS-The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommend
BLS sequence of steps are:
Carotid or femoral artery. - ANS-Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child
from 1 year of age to puberty?
6-10 minutes. - ANS-Brain damage is likely if intervention occurs __________ after the heart
stops.
, True. - ANS-CPR must be performed if these conditions exist: Unconsciousness, no breathing,
or no pulse. True or False.
Compression. - ANS-C in CAB stands for:
Lying flat on his/her back on a smooth and firm surface. - ANS-What is a recommended position
for the victim when performing CPR:
100-120 compressions per minute - ANS-Recommended rate for effective compressions for
adult/child is:
Assume the victim is not breathing normally and do proceed with CPR. - ANS-When checking
for breathing, if you hear gasps:
False. - ANS-It is not important to wait for the chest to come back to its original position after
each compression. True or False.
Turn the victim to the side and wait for emergency personnel. - ANS-If the victim is breathing
normally, but not responding you should:
1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest. - ANS-When performing infant CPR, the depth of the
compression should be:
Call EMS first, then proceed with compression reps until the arrival. - ANS-When administering
CPR for children you should:
at least 2 inches deep. - ANS-When performing adult CPR, the depth of compression should be:
True. - ANS-A in CAB stands for Airway. True or False.
Pulse. - ANS-When finding carotid artery, you are looking to check for victim's:
6-8 minutes. - ANS-Chances of brain death are likely if the heart stopped for:
Call 911, and perform chest compressions. - ANS-If not comfortable with your abilities to
perform CPR, you should:
when calling 911, you need to inform emergency personnel of your location. - ANS-What is the
most important reason to be aware of your location?
Check for unresponsiveness; if the victim is unresponsive, activate the emergency response
system (or call 911) and get the AED if available. - ANS-While at work in a hospital you find an
adult victim who has collapsed. No one is available to help. After you ensure that the scene is
safe, what should you do next?
Advanced airway placement. - ANS-The 5 links in the Adult Chain of Survival include all of the
following except:
Early CPR
Rapid Defibrillation
Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Advanced Airway Placement
Every 6-8 seconds (8-10 breaths per min). - ANS-In an adult with an advanced airway in place
during 2-rescuer CPR, breaths should be administered how often?
After every 5 cycles of CPR. - ANS-How often should rescuers switch roles when performing
2-rescuer CPR?
Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the patient, deliver shock. -
ANS-The proper steps for operating an AED are:
30:2 - ANS-The compression to ventilation ratio for the lone rescuer giving CPR to victims of
any age is:
1) Minimize interruptions
2) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
3) Push hard and fast - ANS-The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include:
Assess the victim, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR. - ANS-The initial
Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adult are:
Poor air exchange
Inability to speak
High-pitched noise while inhaling - ANS-Signs of airway obstruction include:
Chest compression, airway, breathing. - ANS-The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommend
BLS sequence of steps are:
Carotid or femoral artery. - ANS-Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child
from 1 year of age to puberty?
6-10 minutes. - ANS-Brain damage is likely if intervention occurs __________ after the heart
stops.
, True. - ANS-CPR must be performed if these conditions exist: Unconsciousness, no breathing,
or no pulse. True or False.
Compression. - ANS-C in CAB stands for:
Lying flat on his/her back on a smooth and firm surface. - ANS-What is a recommended position
for the victim when performing CPR:
100-120 compressions per minute - ANS-Recommended rate for effective compressions for
adult/child is:
Assume the victim is not breathing normally and do proceed with CPR. - ANS-When checking
for breathing, if you hear gasps:
False. - ANS-It is not important to wait for the chest to come back to its original position after
each compression. True or False.
Turn the victim to the side and wait for emergency personnel. - ANS-If the victim is breathing
normally, but not responding you should:
1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest. - ANS-When performing infant CPR, the depth of the
compression should be:
Call EMS first, then proceed with compression reps until the arrival. - ANS-When administering
CPR for children you should:
at least 2 inches deep. - ANS-When performing adult CPR, the depth of compression should be:
True. - ANS-A in CAB stands for Airway. True or False.
Pulse. - ANS-When finding carotid artery, you are looking to check for victim's:
6-8 minutes. - ANS-Chances of brain death are likely if the heart stopped for:
Call 911, and perform chest compressions. - ANS-If not comfortable with your abilities to
perform CPR, you should:
when calling 911, you need to inform emergency personnel of your location. - ANS-What is the
most important reason to be aware of your location?
Check for unresponsiveness; if the victim is unresponsive, activate the emergency response
system (or call 911) and get the AED if available. - ANS-While at work in a hospital you find an
adult victim who has collapsed. No one is available to help. After you ensure that the scene is
safe, what should you do next?
