AHA BLS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1.while preforming high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should
you ensure is being accomplished?
ANS compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
2.when the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
ANS turn on the AED
3.After the AED pads are attached to the victims bare chest, the AED
detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using the AED?
ANS Follow the AED prompts
4.what should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has
been submerged in water?
, ANS Pull the victim out of the water and wipe the chest
5.How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths
when using a BVM?
ANS Observing the chest rise with breaths
6.What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for a 1 rescuer
infant CPR patient?
ANS 30 compressions and 2 breaths
7.what is a consideration when you are using an AED?
ANS On a hairy chest, the pads, may not stick and may fail to deliver a
shock
8."members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before
the resuscitation attempts worsens" - whats the most important element
ANSWERS
1.while preforming high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should
you ensure is being accomplished?
ANS compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
2.when the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
ANS turn on the AED
3.After the AED pads are attached to the victims bare chest, the AED
detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using the AED?
ANS Follow the AED prompts
4.what should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has
been submerged in water?
, ANS Pull the victim out of the water and wipe the chest
5.How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths
when using a BVM?
ANS Observing the chest rise with breaths
6.What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for a 1 rescuer
infant CPR patient?
ANS 30 compressions and 2 breaths
7.what is a consideration when you are using an AED?
ANS On a hairy chest, the pads, may not stick and may fail to deliver a
shock
8."members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before
the resuscitation attempts worsens" - whats the most important element
