AHA BLS (CPR) Tests Versions A and B
Study Guide Questions with Answers
Correct!!
High-quality CPR improves a victim's chance of - ANSWERSsurvival
Start compressions within - ANSWERS10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest.
Push - ANSWERShard, push fast
Compress at a rate of - ANSWERS100 to 120/min. (for victims of all ages)
Compress the chest at least - ANSWERS2 inches (5 cm) for adults
Compress at least - ANSWERSone third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm),
for children
Compress at least - ANSWERSone third the depth of the chest, about 1 ½ inches (4
cm) for infants
Allow the chest to - ANSWERSrecoil completely after each compression.
____________________ interruptions in compressions - ANSWERSMinimize
Give effective breaths that __________________________________ (this applies
whether you are using mouth-to-mouth, a face mask, or a bag- mask) -
ANSWERSmake the chest rise
Avoid _________________________ ventilation - ANSWERSexcessive
Why is rapid defibrillation important to survival? - ANSWERSit can double or triple the
chances of survival
, If a victim is ____________________, is not __________________ or is making
gasping sounds, and has no _______________, you should begin __________. -
ANSWERSunresponsive; breathing; pulse; CPR
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR? -
ANSWERSchest recoil allows blood to flow into the heart
When giving compressions, rescuers should switch compressors after -
ANSWERSevery 5 cycles of CPR (about every 2 minutes, or sooner if tired)
Defibrillation can restore a normal - ANSWERSheart rhythm.
What is the first step in using an AED? - ANSWERSPower on the AED
What is the second step in using an AED? - ANSWERSAttach AED pads to victim's
chest. Choose adult pads for victims 8 years of age or older. Peel the backing away
from the AED pads. Attach the adhesive AED pads to the victim's bare chest. Follow the
placement diagrams on the pad. Attach the AED connecting cables to the AED device.
What is the third step in using an AED? - ANSWERS"Clear" the victim and allow the
AED to analyze the rhythm. When the AED prompts you, clear the victim for analysis.
Be sure no one is touching the victim during analysis. Some AEDs will tell you to push a
button to allow the AED to begin analyzing the heart rhythm; others will do that
automatically. The AED may take a few seconds to analyze. The AED then tells you if a
shock is needed.
What is the fourth step in using an AED? - ANSWERSIf AED advises shock, it will tell
you clear the victim and then deliver a shock. Clear the victim before delivering the
shock; be sure no one is touching the victim. Loudly state "clear the victim" message
such as "Everybody Clear". Look to be sure no one is in contact with the victim. Press
the shock button. The shock will produce a sudden contraction to the victim's muscles.
What is the fifth step in using an AED? - ANSWERSIf no shock is needed, and after any
shock delivery, immediately resume CPR, starting with compressions.
What is the sixth step in using an AED? - ANSWERSAfter about 5 cycles or 2 minutes
of CPR, the AED will prompt you repeat steps 3 and 4.
Using AED (Hairy Chest) - ANSWERSif victim has hairy chest before applying pads,
shave the area using razor in the AED carrying case
Using AED (Water) - ANSWERSif victim is in water, pull them from out of the water. If
chest is wet, quickly wipe the chest before applying AED pads, if lying in snow or
puddle, wipe chest before applying pads.
Study Guide Questions with Answers
Correct!!
High-quality CPR improves a victim's chance of - ANSWERSsurvival
Start compressions within - ANSWERS10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest.
Push - ANSWERShard, push fast
Compress at a rate of - ANSWERS100 to 120/min. (for victims of all ages)
Compress the chest at least - ANSWERS2 inches (5 cm) for adults
Compress at least - ANSWERSone third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm),
for children
Compress at least - ANSWERSone third the depth of the chest, about 1 ½ inches (4
cm) for infants
Allow the chest to - ANSWERSrecoil completely after each compression.
____________________ interruptions in compressions - ANSWERSMinimize
Give effective breaths that __________________________________ (this applies
whether you are using mouth-to-mouth, a face mask, or a bag- mask) -
ANSWERSmake the chest rise
Avoid _________________________ ventilation - ANSWERSexcessive
Why is rapid defibrillation important to survival? - ANSWERSit can double or triple the
chances of survival
, If a victim is ____________________, is not __________________ or is making
gasping sounds, and has no _______________, you should begin __________. -
ANSWERSunresponsive; breathing; pulse; CPR
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR? -
ANSWERSchest recoil allows blood to flow into the heart
When giving compressions, rescuers should switch compressors after -
ANSWERSevery 5 cycles of CPR (about every 2 minutes, or sooner if tired)
Defibrillation can restore a normal - ANSWERSheart rhythm.
What is the first step in using an AED? - ANSWERSPower on the AED
What is the second step in using an AED? - ANSWERSAttach AED pads to victim's
chest. Choose adult pads for victims 8 years of age or older. Peel the backing away
from the AED pads. Attach the adhesive AED pads to the victim's bare chest. Follow the
placement diagrams on the pad. Attach the AED connecting cables to the AED device.
What is the third step in using an AED? - ANSWERS"Clear" the victim and allow the
AED to analyze the rhythm. When the AED prompts you, clear the victim for analysis.
Be sure no one is touching the victim during analysis. Some AEDs will tell you to push a
button to allow the AED to begin analyzing the heart rhythm; others will do that
automatically. The AED may take a few seconds to analyze. The AED then tells you if a
shock is needed.
What is the fourth step in using an AED? - ANSWERSIf AED advises shock, it will tell
you clear the victim and then deliver a shock. Clear the victim before delivering the
shock; be sure no one is touching the victim. Loudly state "clear the victim" message
such as "Everybody Clear". Look to be sure no one is in contact with the victim. Press
the shock button. The shock will produce a sudden contraction to the victim's muscles.
What is the fifth step in using an AED? - ANSWERSIf no shock is needed, and after any
shock delivery, immediately resume CPR, starting with compressions.
What is the sixth step in using an AED? - ANSWERSAfter about 5 cycles or 2 minutes
of CPR, the AED will prompt you repeat steps 3 and 4.
Using AED (Hairy Chest) - ANSWERSif victim has hairy chest before applying pads,
shave the area using razor in the AED carrying case
Using AED (Water) - ANSWERSif victim is in water, pull them from out of the water. If
chest is wet, quickly wipe the chest before applying AED pads, if lying in snow or
puddle, wipe chest before applying pads.
