BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM B
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim what modification should you
incorporate? - Answer-Each time you open the airway look for the obstructing object
Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt worsens. Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed. - Answer-Knowing your limitations
Rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to
survival? - Answer-It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR? -
Answer-The heart will adequately refill between compressions
Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim s survival? - Answer-
Performing high-quality
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest
compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback? -
Answer-You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. What should you do next? - Answer-Begin CPR;
the gasps are not normal breathing
You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway
obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction? - Answer-Give sets of 5 back
slaps and 5 chest thrusts
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? - Answer-
Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child
victim? - Answer-By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest,
about 2 inches (5 cm)
When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - Answer-Turn on the AED
After the AED pads are attached to the victims bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED? - Answer-Follow the AED prompt
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim what modification should you
incorporate? - Answer-Each time you open the airway look for the obstructing object
Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt worsens. Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed. - Answer-Knowing your limitations
Rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to
survival? - Answer-It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR? -
Answer-The heart will adequately refill between compressions
Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim s survival? - Answer-
Performing high-quality
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest
compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback? -
Answer-You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. What should you do next? - Answer-Begin CPR;
the gasps are not normal breathing
You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway
obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction? - Answer-Give sets of 5 back
slaps and 5 chest thrusts
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? - Answer-
Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child
victim? - Answer-By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest,
about 2 inches (5 cm)
When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - Answer-Turn on the AED
After the AED pads are attached to the victims bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED? - Answer-Follow the AED prompt
