AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) Final Exam Review (2023)- Questions & 100% Correct Answers

AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) Final Exam Review (2023)- Questions & 100% Correct Answers AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) Final Exam Review (2023)- Questions & 100% Correct Answers How many components does Basic Life Support CPR consist of? - ANSWER - 3 In what order is the Basic Life Support CPR administered? - ANSWER - 1) Circulation — push hard on fast on the center of the victim's chest 2) Airway — ensure the victim's airway is open by tilting the victim's head back and lifting the chin in order to open the airway 3) Breathing — provide rescue breaths, either mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-barrier device, or mouth-to-pocket mask What is the chain of survival (out of hospital cardiac arrest) for an adult victim? - ANSWER - 1) Early access — establish unresponsiveness then activate EMS/911 2) Early CPR — provide immediate high quality BLS/CPR 3) Early defibrillation — have an AED on them as soon as available and follow prompts 4) Early advanced care — EMS/code team arriving soon therafter What should you do if an adult victim is conscious and choking? - ANSWER - 1) Ask if they are choking 2) Ask if they can speak 3) Ask if you can HELP them 4) Provide inward and upward abdominal thrust, just above the navel What should you do if an adult victim is unconscious and choking? - ANSWER - 1) Call 911 2) Open the airway and remove the object if you see it, then begin CPR (30:2) 3) Look for the obstruction (object) every time you open the airway to give breaths 4) Continue CPR (30:2) When is adult rescue breathing done? - ANSWER - When the victim is not breathing adequately but has a pulse What is the timing in which rescue breaths should be given for adult victims? - ANSWER - 1 breath every 5-6 seconds or 10-12 breaths per minute