BLS EXAM C- QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A 67 year old man is found unresponsive, not breathing and without a pulse . You and a second
rescuer begin preforming high quality CPR you notice the person giving chest compressions is
not allowing to complete chest recoil what is your next course of action? - Answer-Tell the
compressor you notice in decreased chest recoil
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the
emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing
high-quality CPR.
Two
additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should
occur next to support a team based rescutation attempt - Answer-Two rescuers should alternate
giving high-quality chest compressions.
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and
does not
have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED.
After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is
the next step when using AED - Answer-Follow the AED prompts
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is
unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which action is most likely to
positively impact his survival? - Answer-Performing high-quality CPR
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course
of action? - Answer-Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR? - Answer-
The heart will adequately refill between compressions.
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is
unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. You and another rescuer begin
CPR.
After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to
offer constructive feedback? - Answer-"You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per
minute."
Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child? - Answer-
At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt
worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed. -
Answer-Knowing your limitations
ANSWERS
A 67 year old man is found unresponsive, not breathing and without a pulse . You and a second
rescuer begin preforming high quality CPR you notice the person giving chest compressions is
not allowing to complete chest recoil what is your next course of action? - Answer-Tell the
compressor you notice in decreased chest recoil
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the
emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing
high-quality CPR.
Two
additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should
occur next to support a team based rescutation attempt - Answer-Two rescuers should alternate
giving high-quality chest compressions.
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and
does not
have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED.
After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is
the next step when using AED - Answer-Follow the AED prompts
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is
unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which action is most likely to
positively impact his survival? - Answer-Performing high-quality CPR
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course
of action? - Answer-Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR? - Answer-
The heart will adequately refill between compressions.
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is
unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. You and another rescuer begin
CPR.
After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to
offer constructive feedback? - Answer-"You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per
minute."
Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child? - Answer-
At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt
worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed. -
Answer-Knowing your limitations
