BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM A
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - Answer-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
A 53 year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing,
and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician,
rushes to her with an AED.
When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - Answer-Turn on the AED
A 53 year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing,
and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician,
rushes to her with an AED.
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using the AED? - Answer-Follow the AED
prompts
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged
in water? - Answer-Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag
mask device? - Answer-Observing the chest rise with breaths
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
Answer-30 compressions to 2 breaths
What is a consideration when you are using an AED? - Answer-On a hairy chest, the
pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
A 9 year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a
single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? -
Answer-2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
A 9 year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a
single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - Answer-Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
A 53 year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing,
and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician,
rushes to her with an AED.
When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - Answer-Turn on the AED
A 53 year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing,
and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician,
rushes to her with an AED.
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using the AED? - Answer-Follow the AED
prompts
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged
in water? - Answer-Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag
mask device? - Answer-Observing the chest rise with breaths
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
Answer-30 compressions to 2 breaths
What is a consideration when you are using an AED? - Answer-On a hairy chest, the
pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
A 9 year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a
single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? -
Answer-2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
A 9 year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a
single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
