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What are the components of a pulse check in an unresponsive
victim? Ans: Assess for a pulse for at least 5 but no more
than 10 seconds
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Use 2 or 3 fingers to locate the pulse
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Feel the pulse in the groove to the side of the trachea
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How are breaths delivered using a bag-mask device? Ans: 1
breath over 1 second, while watching for chest rise.
What are the correct actions to take for scene safety and
assessment? Ans: Verify scene safety
Check for responsiveness
Activate the emergency response system and get an AED
Look for no breathing and only gasping and check pulse
How do you open the airway for breaths if a single rescuer is
present? Ans: Head tilt - chin lift
After positioning yourself directly above the victim's head,
what is the correct order of steps for using a bad-mask device?
Ans: 1: Place the mask on the victims face using the bridge of
the nose as a guide for the correct position.
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2: Use the E-Clamp technique to hold the mask in place while
you lift the jaw to hold the airway open
3: Squeeze the bag to give breaths (1 second each) while
watching for chest rise
What is the correct chest compression rate for adults? Ans:
100 to 120/minute
When should the recuser operating the AED clear the victim?
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Ans: During analysis and before shock delivery
Why is an AED needed? Ans: To analyze the heart rhythm and
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provide a shock
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Two life-threatening arrhythmias that can cause cardiac arrest
are pulseless ventricular tachycardia and ______________________
Ans: Ventricular Fibrillation
Where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior
placement for adults and children 8 years and older? Ans:
Left side of the chest
Left side of the back
You tap and shout to check for responsiveness but the patient
does not respond. What is your next step after calling for help?
Ans: Check for breathing and a pulse
After checking for breathing and a pulse, you find that the
patient is not breathing normally but has a pulse and needs
rescue breathing. What is the correct ventilation rate? Ans: 1
breath every 6 seconds OR about 10 breaths per minute
BLS Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
What are the components of a pulse check in an unresponsive
victim? Ans: Assess for a pulse for at least 5 but no more
than 10 seconds
© 2026 Assignment
Use 2 or 3 fingers to locate the pulse
Guru01 - Stuvia
Feel the pulse in the groove to the side of the trachea
Expert
How are breaths delivered using a bag-mask device? Ans: 1
breath over 1 second, while watching for chest rise.
What are the correct actions to take for scene safety and
assessment? Ans: Verify scene safety
Check for responsiveness
Activate the emergency response system and get an AED
Look for no breathing and only gasping and check pulse
How do you open the airway for breaths if a single rescuer is
present? Ans: Head tilt - chin lift
After positioning yourself directly above the victim's head,
what is the correct order of steps for using a bad-mask device?
Ans: 1: Place the mask on the victims face using the bridge of
the nose as a guide for the correct position.
, 2
2: Use the E-Clamp technique to hold the mask in place while
you lift the jaw to hold the airway open
3: Squeeze the bag to give breaths (1 second each) while
watching for chest rise
What is the correct chest compression rate for adults? Ans:
100 to 120/minute
When should the recuser operating the AED clear the victim?
© 2026 Assignment
Ans: During analysis and before shock delivery
Why is an AED needed? Ans: To analyze the heart rhythm and
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provide a shock
Expert
Two life-threatening arrhythmias that can cause cardiac arrest
are pulseless ventricular tachycardia and ______________________
Ans: Ventricular Fibrillation
Where should AED pads be placed in the anteroposterior
placement for adults and children 8 years and older? Ans:
Left side of the chest
Left side of the back
You tap and shout to check for responsiveness but the patient
does not respond. What is your next step after calling for help?
Ans: Check for breathing and a pulse
After checking for breathing and a pulse, you find that the
patient is not breathing normally but has a pulse and needs
rescue breathing. What is the correct ventilation rate? Ans: 1
breath every 6 seconds OR about 10 breaths per minute
