BLS test
[Date]
questions and
answers(AHA)
latest update
2024
,Basic Life Support
BLS test questions and answers(AHA) latest
update 2024
which victim requires CPR? - Correct Answer-a victim who is unresponsive with no normal
breathing and no pulse
when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - Correct Answer-when an adult/
victim is in a dangerous environment
High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after
recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - Correct Answer-10 seconds
interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - Correct Answer-
10 seconds
how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? - Correct Answer-there is
visible rise of the chest
what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not
suspect cervical spine injury? - Correct Answer-use the head tilt chin lift
what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? - Correct
Answer-bag mask device
what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag mask
ventilation? - Correct Answer-breaths are given to quickly or with to much force
What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the prescience of an
advanced airway in adult victim? - Correct Answer-compress at a rate of at least 100 per min
with 2 breaths every 5 to 10 secs
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how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Correct Answer-allows the heart
to refill with blood between compressions
what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR? - Correct
Answer-30:2 for 2 rescuer
to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles? - Correct Answer-
after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age? -
Correct Answer-100 per min
during 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions. what is the role of the
second rescuer? - Correct Answer-maintain an open airway and give breaths
why are chest compression important? - Correct Answer-they pump blood to the rest of the body
what is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene? - Correct Answer-turn on the
AED
When should you deliver a shock from the AED? - Correct Answer-after the AED activates a
shock, charge, states a "clear the victim", and prompts me to push the shock buttom
what is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult? - Correct Answer-perform
abdominal thrust
what is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim? - Correct Answer-at least one
third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches
What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR? - Correct
Answer-15:2
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[Date]
questions and
answers(AHA)
latest update
2024
,Basic Life Support
BLS test questions and answers(AHA) latest
update 2024
which victim requires CPR? - Correct Answer-a victim who is unresponsive with no normal
breathing and no pulse
when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - Correct Answer-when an adult/
victim is in a dangerous environment
High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after
recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - Correct Answer-10 seconds
interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - Correct Answer-
10 seconds
how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? - Correct Answer-there is
visible rise of the chest
what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not
suspect cervical spine injury? - Correct Answer-use the head tilt chin lift
what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? - Correct
Answer-bag mask device
what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag mask
ventilation? - Correct Answer-breaths are given to quickly or with to much force
What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the prescience of an
advanced airway in adult victim? - Correct Answer-compress at a rate of at least 100 per min
with 2 breaths every 5 to 10 secs
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how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Correct Answer-allows the heart
to refill with blood between compressions
what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR? - Correct
Answer-30:2 for 2 rescuer
to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles? - Correct Answer-
after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age? -
Correct Answer-100 per min
during 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions. what is the role of the
second rescuer? - Correct Answer-maintain an open airway and give breaths
why are chest compression important? - Correct Answer-they pump blood to the rest of the body
what is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene? - Correct Answer-turn on the
AED
When should you deliver a shock from the AED? - Correct Answer-after the AED activates a
shock, charge, states a "clear the victim", and prompts me to push the shock buttom
what is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult? - Correct Answer-perform
abdominal thrust
what is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim? - Correct Answer-at least one
third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches
What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR? - Correct
Answer-15:2
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