AHA ACLS WRITTEN TEST VERSION C
1. During your assessment, your patient suddenly loses consciousness. Aftercalling for
help and determining that the patient is not breathing, you are unsure whether the
patient has a pulse.What is your next action?
A. Leave and get an AED.
B. Begin chest compressions.
C. Deliver 2 quick ventilations.
D. Checks the patient's moth for the presence of a foreign body.
ANS B. Begin chestcompressions.
2. How long should it take to perform a pulse check during the BLS survey?
A. 1 to 5 seconds.
B. 5 to 10 seconds.
C. 10 to 15 seconds.
D. 15 to 20 seconds.
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ANS B. 5 to 10 seconds.
3. What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR?
A. 60 to 80 per minute.
B. 80 to 100 per minute.
C. About 100 per minute.
D. 100 to 120 per minute
ANS D. 100 to 120 per minute.
4. Which action improves the quality of chest compressions delivered duringa
resuscitation attempts?
A. Observe ECG rhythm to determine depth of compressions.
B. Do not allow the chest to fully recoil with each compression.
C. Compress the upper half of the sternum at a rate of 150 compressions perminute.
D. Switch providers about every 2 minutes or every 5 compression cycles.
ANS D.Switch providers about every 2 minutes or every 5 compression cycles.
5. What is the most reliable method of confirming and monitoring correctplacement
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