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Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Procedures and Techniques UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Sudden Death - CORRECT ANSWER - It may occur as a complication of a heart attack,
most commonly 1-2 hrs after the onset of heart attack symptoms.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CORRECT ANSWER - A series of assessment &
intervention that can support cardiac & pulmonary functions.
Chain of Survival - CORRECT ANSWER - Any delay could be fatal and should be
avoided!
First Link: Early Access - CORRECT ANSWER - Recognise a Heart Attack and call or
get someone to call an ambulance.
Second Link: Start CPR - CORRECT ANSWER - CPR helps deliver oxygen to the brain.
Third Link: Early Defibrillation - CORRECT ANSWER - Defibrillation consists of
delivering a therapeutic dose of electrical energy to the affected heart with a device called a
defibrillator.
Fourth Link: Early ACLS - CORRECT ANSWER - ACLS = Advance Cardiac Life
Support, which includes ventilatory support, intravenous access, and drug administration.
Heart Attack - CORRECT ANSWER - Signs & Symptoms include chest discomfort or
pain lasting > 30 mins, uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, tightness, or pain, usually
located at the center of the chest.
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Principles & Techniques of CPR - CORRECT ANSWER - Remember DRSABC.
D = Danger - CORRECT ANSWER - Ensure that the environment is safe for the victim as
well as the rescuer.
R = Response - CORRECT ANSWER - Check for responsiveness by tapping firmly on
the victim's shoulder and saying 'Hello, Hello. Are you OK?'
S = Shout for Help - CORRECT ANSWER - Help! Call Ambulance 995! Point to a
bystander and say 'YOU, get the AED!'
A = Airway - CORRECT ANSWER - To check if airway is clear, do a 'Head-tilt-chin-lift'
maneuver on the victim to open the airway.
B = Breathing - CORRECT ANSWER - Assess for presence of 'Normal Breathing' by
placing your ear over the victim's ears and mouth to 'Look' for the rise and fall of the chest.
C = Circulation - CORRECT ANSWER - Check pulse not more than 10 secs. Adult:
Check for carotid pulse. Infant: Check for brachial pulse.
Chest Compression Depth for Adult - CORRECT ANSWER - Each compression should
be delivered with a depth of at least ____ cm.
Chest Compression Depth for Infant - CORRECT ANSWER - Compression depth of ____
cm.
Compression Rate - CORRECT ANSWER - Rate: _______ compressions/min.
CPR Cycle - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 compression + 2 ventilation = 1 cycle. (Ratio - 30
compressions : 2 ventilations)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Procedures and Techniques UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Sudden Death - CORRECT ANSWER - It may occur as a complication of a heart attack,
most commonly 1-2 hrs after the onset of heart attack symptoms.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CORRECT ANSWER - A series of assessment &
intervention that can support cardiac & pulmonary functions.
Chain of Survival - CORRECT ANSWER - Any delay could be fatal and should be
avoided!
First Link: Early Access - CORRECT ANSWER - Recognise a Heart Attack and call or
get someone to call an ambulance.
Second Link: Start CPR - CORRECT ANSWER - CPR helps deliver oxygen to the brain.
Third Link: Early Defibrillation - CORRECT ANSWER - Defibrillation consists of
delivering a therapeutic dose of electrical energy to the affected heart with a device called a
defibrillator.
Fourth Link: Early ACLS - CORRECT ANSWER - ACLS = Advance Cardiac Life
Support, which includes ventilatory support, intravenous access, and drug administration.
Heart Attack - CORRECT ANSWER - Signs & Symptoms include chest discomfort or
pain lasting > 30 mins, uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, tightness, or pain, usually
located at the center of the chest.
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Principles & Techniques of CPR - CORRECT ANSWER - Remember DRSABC.
D = Danger - CORRECT ANSWER - Ensure that the environment is safe for the victim as
well as the rescuer.
R = Response - CORRECT ANSWER - Check for responsiveness by tapping firmly on
the victim's shoulder and saying 'Hello, Hello. Are you OK?'
S = Shout for Help - CORRECT ANSWER - Help! Call Ambulance 995! Point to a
bystander and say 'YOU, get the AED!'
A = Airway - CORRECT ANSWER - To check if airway is clear, do a 'Head-tilt-chin-lift'
maneuver on the victim to open the airway.
B = Breathing - CORRECT ANSWER - Assess for presence of 'Normal Breathing' by
placing your ear over the victim's ears and mouth to 'Look' for the rise and fall of the chest.
C = Circulation - CORRECT ANSWER - Check pulse not more than 10 secs. Adult:
Check for carotid pulse. Infant: Check for brachial pulse.
Chest Compression Depth for Adult - CORRECT ANSWER - Each compression should
be delivered with a depth of at least ____ cm.
Chest Compression Depth for Infant - CORRECT ANSWER - Compression depth of ____
cm.
Compression Rate - CORRECT ANSWER - Rate: _______ compressions/min.
CPR Cycle - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 compression + 2 ventilation = 1 cycle. (Ratio - 30
compressions : 2 ventilations)
