BLS INSTRUCTOR EXAM SCRIPT VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS COMPLETE
REVIEW MATERIAL
●● Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
Answer: Respiratory failure or shock
●● What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?
Answer: Rapid defibrillation
●● Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?
Answer: When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating
unexpectedly.
●● You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive.
What is the first action you should take in this situation?
Answer: Verify that the scene is safe for you and your victim.
●● The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you
okay?" what is your best next action?
Answer: Shout for nearby help.
,●● Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency
response system and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As
you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping
for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your
next best action?
Answer: Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
●● Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths
Answer: 30 compression's to 2 breaths
●● What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult?
Answer: 100-120 per minute and a depth of 2 inches.
●● What action should you take when more rescuers arrive?
Answer: Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compression's every 2
minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.
●● If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma,
what is the preferred method for opening the air way?
Answer: Jaw-Thrust
●● What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED
arrives?
Answer: Power on the AED
, ●● Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED?
Answer: Place pads on victims bare chest
●● If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or
defibrillator, what special steps should be taken?
Answer: Avoid placing the AED pads over the implanted device
●● what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart
rhythm?
Answer: Stand clear of the victim
●● What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer
of a 3 year old child?
Answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths
●● What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when
2 or more rescuers are present?
Answer: 15 compressions to 2 breaths
●● For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique
advised when 2 rescuers are present?
Answer: Infant younger than 1 year
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS COMPLETE
REVIEW MATERIAL
●● Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
Answer: Respiratory failure or shock
●● What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?
Answer: Rapid defibrillation
●● Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?
Answer: When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating
unexpectedly.
●● You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive.
What is the first action you should take in this situation?
Answer: Verify that the scene is safe for you and your victim.
●● The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you
okay?" what is your best next action?
Answer: Shout for nearby help.
,●● Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency
response system and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As
you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping
for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your
next best action?
Answer: Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
●● Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths
Answer: 30 compression's to 2 breaths
●● What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult?
Answer: 100-120 per minute and a depth of 2 inches.
●● What action should you take when more rescuers arrive?
Answer: Assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compression's every 2
minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.
●● If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma,
what is the preferred method for opening the air way?
Answer: Jaw-Thrust
●● What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED
arrives?
Answer: Power on the AED
, ●● Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED?
Answer: Place pads on victims bare chest
●● If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or
defibrillator, what special steps should be taken?
Answer: Avoid placing the AED pads over the implanted device
●● what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart
rhythm?
Answer: Stand clear of the victim
●● What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer
of a 3 year old child?
Answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths
●● What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when
2 or more rescuers are present?
Answer: 15 compressions to 2 breaths
●● For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique
advised when 2 rescuers are present?
Answer: Infant younger than 1 year
