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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM 2025
WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Describe the impact of inadequate chest recoil on the effectiveness of CPR.
Inadequate chest recoil has no impact on CPR effectiveness.
Inadequate chest recoil increases the risk of cardiac arrest.
Inadequate chest recoil improves the chances of survival.
Inadequate chest recoil reduces blood flow to the heart and
decreases the effectiveness of CPR.
2. Which action do you perform to relieve chocking in an unresponsive infant?
Perform CPR and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
Attempt a blind finger sweep
Give sets of 5 back slaps and chest thrusts
Give sets of 5 abdominal thrusts and 5 back slaps
3. When an AED becomes available, what is the first step you should take to
operate the AED?
Finish 5 cycles of chest compressions.
Turn on the AED.
Place the AED pads on the chest.
Give 2 rescue breaths before using the AED.
4. Which of the following is true when performing CPR on an unresponsive
choking victim?
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Immediately start CPR and do not stop to activate the emergency
response system
The mouth should be checked for the obstruction prior to rescue
breaths
Once a victim becomes unresponsive, it is impossible to clear an
obstruction
Never perform rescue breaths because it forces the obstruction
deeper in the throat
Perform CPR on the victim as you would on an adult without an
obstruction
5. What is the key element of team dynamics that ensures effective functioning
during a resuscitation attempt?
clear roles and responsibilities
mutual respect
shared leadership
effective communication
6. Why is it important for rescuers to switch positions during CPR?
To provide emotional support to the unresponsive victim.
To prevent fatigue and maintain the quality of chest compressions.
To allow time for the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
To ensure that all rescuers have a chance to practice CPR techniques.
7. A responsive choking adult becomes unresponsive, what modifications
should occur?
The rescuer lies the victim on their side.
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The rescuer looks for an object before giving breaths.
The rescuer looks for an object after giving breaths.
The rescuer should attempt a jaw thrust.
8. What is one special circumstance a rescuer should consider when using an
AED?
AEDs can only be used while a person is submerged in water
They should never use an AED on someone with an implanted
pacemaker
They should never remove a transdermal medication patch before
applying AED pads
On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a
shock
9. Describe the significance of the compression to breath ratio in infant CPR.
The compression to breath ratio ensures adequate oxygenation and
circulation during resuscitation efforts.
The ratio only applies to adult CPR, not infants.
The ratio is irrelevant as long as compressions are performed.
The ratio is used to determine the speed of compressions.
10. Why is it important to start CPR with chest compressions for an unresponsive
victim with airway obstruction?
It clears the airway immediately and prevents choking.
Starting CPR with chest compressions helps maintain blood
circulation and oxygen delivery to vital organs.
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM 2025
WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Describe the impact of inadequate chest recoil on the effectiveness of CPR.
Inadequate chest recoil has no impact on CPR effectiveness.
Inadequate chest recoil increases the risk of cardiac arrest.
Inadequate chest recoil improves the chances of survival.
Inadequate chest recoil reduces blood flow to the heart and
decreases the effectiveness of CPR.
2. Which action do you perform to relieve chocking in an unresponsive infant?
Perform CPR and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
Attempt a blind finger sweep
Give sets of 5 back slaps and chest thrusts
Give sets of 5 abdominal thrusts and 5 back slaps
3. When an AED becomes available, what is the first step you should take to
operate the AED?
Finish 5 cycles of chest compressions.
Turn on the AED.
Place the AED pads on the chest.
Give 2 rescue breaths before using the AED.
4. Which of the following is true when performing CPR on an unresponsive
choking victim?
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Immediately start CPR and do not stop to activate the emergency
response system
The mouth should be checked for the obstruction prior to rescue
breaths
Once a victim becomes unresponsive, it is impossible to clear an
obstruction
Never perform rescue breaths because it forces the obstruction
deeper in the throat
Perform CPR on the victim as you would on an adult without an
obstruction
5. What is the key element of team dynamics that ensures effective functioning
during a resuscitation attempt?
clear roles and responsibilities
mutual respect
shared leadership
effective communication
6. Why is it important for rescuers to switch positions during CPR?
To provide emotional support to the unresponsive victim.
To prevent fatigue and maintain the quality of chest compressions.
To allow time for the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
To ensure that all rescuers have a chance to practice CPR techniques.
7. A responsive choking adult becomes unresponsive, what modifications
should occur?
The rescuer lies the victim on their side.
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The rescuer looks for an object before giving breaths.
The rescuer looks for an object after giving breaths.
The rescuer should attempt a jaw thrust.
8. What is one special circumstance a rescuer should consider when using an
AED?
AEDs can only be used while a person is submerged in water
They should never use an AED on someone with an implanted
pacemaker
They should never remove a transdermal medication patch before
applying AED pads
On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a
shock
9. Describe the significance of the compression to breath ratio in infant CPR.
The compression to breath ratio ensures adequate oxygenation and
circulation during resuscitation efforts.
The ratio only applies to adult CPR, not infants.
The ratio is irrelevant as long as compressions are performed.
The ratio is used to determine the speed of compressions.
10. Why is it important to start CPR with chest compressions for an unresponsive
victim with airway obstruction?
It clears the airway immediately and prevents choking.
Starting CPR with chest compressions helps maintain blood
circulation and oxygen delivery to vital organs.
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