YMCA BLS study guide Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
What is the immediate treatment for suspected cardiac arrest - Correct Answer -
CPR
The most effective way to end fibrillation is______ - Correct Answer -
Defibrillation (using a defibrillator)
For each minute in cardiac arrest, the chance of surviving goes down by about
______ - Correct Answer -10%, after as few as 10 minutes, survival is unlikely
What do you do with an AED - Correct Answer -Press power button, listen to voice
instructions, shock if needed
Chain of survival (outside hospital) - Correct Answer -Early recognition of cardiac
and prompt EAP, immediate CPR with high-quality chest compressions, Rapid
defibrillation, effective basic and advanced EMS care and transport, effective post-
cardiac arrest care at hospital
Chain of survival (inside hospital) - Correct Answer -Monitoring-prevention-and
treatment of prearrest conditions, early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt
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Questions and Answers
What is the immediate treatment for suspected cardiac arrest - Correct Answer -
CPR
The most effective way to end fibrillation is______ - Correct Answer -
Defibrillation (using a defibrillator)
For each minute in cardiac arrest, the chance of surviving goes down by about
______ - Correct Answer -10%, after as few as 10 minutes, survival is unlikely
What do you do with an AED - Correct Answer -Press power button, listen to voice
instructions, shock if needed
Chain of survival (outside hospital) - Correct Answer -Early recognition of cardiac
and prompt EAP, immediate CPR with high-quality chest compressions, Rapid
defibrillation, effective basic and advanced EMS care and transport, effective post-
cardiac arrest care at hospital
Chain of survival (inside hospital) - Correct Answer -Monitoring-prevention-and
treatment of prearrest conditions, early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt
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