BLS EXAM C QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next? -
ANSWER-• Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
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. Two
rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What
action supports 2-rescuer cpr? - ANSWER-Alternating the compressor role every 2
minutes
An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to
make any noise
shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help. The infant becomes
unresponsive. Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive
infant? - ANSWER-Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to
survival? - ANSWER-It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm.
Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR? - ANSWER-Has no normal breathing
and no pulse
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-
mask device? - ANSWER-Observing the chest rise with each breath
When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person whom you know is
choking, what modification should you incorporate? - ANSWER-Each time you open
the airway, you look for the obstructing object.
Why is defibrillation important? - ANSWER-It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
ANSWERS
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
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next? -
ANSWER-• Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
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. Two
rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What
action supports 2-rescuer cpr? - ANSWER-Alternating the compressor role every 2
minutes
An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to
make any noise
shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help. The infant becomes
unresponsive. Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive
infant? - ANSWER-Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to
survival? - ANSWER-It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm.
Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR? - ANSWER-Has no normal breathing
and no pulse
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-
mask device? - ANSWER-Observing the chest rise with each breath
When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person whom you know is
choking, what modification should you incorporate? - ANSWER-Each time you open
the airway, you look for the obstructing object.
Why is defibrillation important? - ANSWER-It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
