BLS CPR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
1-handed chest compressions - Answer-Child one hand compression
1 rescuer compression technique and ratio for infants - Answer-2-finger chest
compression, 15:2
2 rescuer compression technique for infants - Answer-2 thumb-encircling hands
technique and 1/3 depth
AED - Answer-automated external defibrillator
agonal gasps - Answer-Abnormal breathing. May happen in the first minutes after
sudden cardiac arrest.
AHA - Answer-American Heart Association
Bag Mask - Answer-A hand-held device with a face mask
BLS - Answer-Basic Life Support
pulse check for infants - Answer-Brachial Artery found on infants upper arm
C-A-B - Answer-circulation, airway, breathing
carotid artery pulse - Answer-pulse found in the neck
CPR - Answer-cardiopulmonary resuscitation
defibrillator - Answer-a machine that delivers an electroshock to the heart through
electrodes placed on the chest wall
ECC - Answer-emergency cardiovascular care
gastric inflation - Answer-when air enters the stomach instead of lungs if breathes are
given to quickly.
mouth to mouth breathing - Answer-artificial respiration
rescue breathing - Answer-give air to someone who is not breathing
respiratory arrest - Answer-breathing stops but heart action continues for several
minutes
COMPLETE ANSWERS
1-handed chest compressions - Answer-Child one hand compression
1 rescuer compression technique and ratio for infants - Answer-2-finger chest
compression, 15:2
2 rescuer compression technique for infants - Answer-2 thumb-encircling hands
technique and 1/3 depth
AED - Answer-automated external defibrillator
agonal gasps - Answer-Abnormal breathing. May happen in the first minutes after
sudden cardiac arrest.
AHA - Answer-American Heart Association
Bag Mask - Answer-A hand-held device with a face mask
BLS - Answer-Basic Life Support
pulse check for infants - Answer-Brachial Artery found on infants upper arm
C-A-B - Answer-circulation, airway, breathing
carotid artery pulse - Answer-pulse found in the neck
CPR - Answer-cardiopulmonary resuscitation
defibrillator - Answer-a machine that delivers an electroshock to the heart through
electrodes placed on the chest wall
ECC - Answer-emergency cardiovascular care
gastric inflation - Answer-when air enters the stomach instead of lungs if breathes are
given to quickly.
mouth to mouth breathing - Answer-artificial respiration
rescue breathing - Answer-give air to someone who is not breathing
respiratory arrest - Answer-breathing stops but heart action continues for several
minutes
