BLS AHA CERTIFICATION TEST
EXAM COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
Why is it important to compress the chest to the
appropriate depth during CPR? - ....ANSWER...to
provide enough blood flow
What is the recommended rate of compressions for
victims of all ages? - ....ANSWER...100-120 per minute
What is the recommendation for preventing gastric
inflamation during bag-mask ventilation? During
breaths using a mask or face shield? -
....ANSWER...don't breath too forcefully, too much, or
too hard; give air just until the chest rices
,What are the guidelines for using an AED on a child?
- ....ANSWER...use the AED as soon as it is available,
use adult pads, and place them according to the
images
What are the roles of each of the rescuers during 2-
rescuer CPR? - ....ANSWER...rescuer one accesses
the victim and starts CPR, and rescuer two gets the
AED and does bag mask breaths
What are the steps for using an AED? -
....ANSWER...turn it on and follow the instructions
What is the correct hand placement when providing
compressions on an adult? - ....ANSWER...the heel of
the hand on center of the breastbone, middle of the
nipple line
What should you do after the AED delivers a shock?
- ....ANSWER...resume compressions
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 2-
rescuer adult, child, and infant CPR? -
....ANSWER...30:2 for children and adults, 15:2 for
infants
,What is the recommended rate of breaths when a
child has a pulse? - ....ANSWER...one breath every 3-
5 seconds
How should you provide chest compressions to an
infant during 2-rescuer CPR? - ....ANSWER...the two-
thumbs encircling technique
What is the sequence of steps for an infant who is
choking? Child? Adult? - ....ANSWER...infant: five back
slaps, then five chest compressions
child & adult: chest compressions
When attempting to use an AED, what procedures
should be followed if the victim has: a very hairy
chest, b. Is submerged in water c. is lying in a small
puddle or snow, d. Has a wet chest, e. Has an
implanted pacemaker, f. Has a transdermal medicine
patch? - ....ANSWER...a. shave or rip the hair with pad
b. take them out of water
c. leave them there
d wipe it
e. go above it
, f. take it off with gloves
How can rescuers ensure they are providing
effective breaths with a bag mask device? With a
pocket mask or face shield? - ....ANSWER...by looking
at chest rise
Which duty is most important to alternate to support
a team approach with three rescuers? -
....ANSWER...compressions
What are the components of positive team
dynamics? - ....ANSWER...knowing your role, knowing
your limits, and having proper communication
What is the first course of action when a victim with
a blocked airway becomes unresponsive? -
....ANSWER...start CPR
Why is defibrillation important? - ....ANSWER...to get
the heart beating back to a normal rhythm
What modification should you incorporate when
performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim?
EXAM COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
Why is it important to compress the chest to the
appropriate depth during CPR? - ....ANSWER...to
provide enough blood flow
What is the recommended rate of compressions for
victims of all ages? - ....ANSWER...100-120 per minute
What is the recommendation for preventing gastric
inflamation during bag-mask ventilation? During
breaths using a mask or face shield? -
....ANSWER...don't breath too forcefully, too much, or
too hard; give air just until the chest rices
,What are the guidelines for using an AED on a child?
- ....ANSWER...use the AED as soon as it is available,
use adult pads, and place them according to the
images
What are the roles of each of the rescuers during 2-
rescuer CPR? - ....ANSWER...rescuer one accesses
the victim and starts CPR, and rescuer two gets the
AED and does bag mask breaths
What are the steps for using an AED? -
....ANSWER...turn it on and follow the instructions
What is the correct hand placement when providing
compressions on an adult? - ....ANSWER...the heel of
the hand on center of the breastbone, middle of the
nipple line
What should you do after the AED delivers a shock?
- ....ANSWER...resume compressions
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 2-
rescuer adult, child, and infant CPR? -
....ANSWER...30:2 for children and adults, 15:2 for
infants
,What is the recommended rate of breaths when a
child has a pulse? - ....ANSWER...one breath every 3-
5 seconds
How should you provide chest compressions to an
infant during 2-rescuer CPR? - ....ANSWER...the two-
thumbs encircling technique
What is the sequence of steps for an infant who is
choking? Child? Adult? - ....ANSWER...infant: five back
slaps, then five chest compressions
child & adult: chest compressions
When attempting to use an AED, what procedures
should be followed if the victim has: a very hairy
chest, b. Is submerged in water c. is lying in a small
puddle or snow, d. Has a wet chest, e. Has an
implanted pacemaker, f. Has a transdermal medicine
patch? - ....ANSWER...a. shave or rip the hair with pad
b. take them out of water
c. leave them there
d wipe it
e. go above it
, f. take it off with gloves
How can rescuers ensure they are providing
effective breaths with a bag mask device? With a
pocket mask or face shield? - ....ANSWER...by looking
at chest rise
Which duty is most important to alternate to support
a team approach with three rescuers? -
....ANSWER...compressions
What are the components of positive team
dynamics? - ....ANSWER...knowing your role, knowing
your limits, and having proper communication
What is the first course of action when a victim with
a blocked airway becomes unresponsive? -
....ANSWER...start CPR
Why is defibrillation important? - ....ANSWER...to get
the heart beating back to a normal rhythm
What modification should you incorporate when
performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim?
