BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAMINATION
Q&A
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - Answer-Compressing to depth of at least 2 inches
When an AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - Answer-Turn on the 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 an 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-breath 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
Scenario: 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
Scenario: 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.
(Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?) - Answer-Alternating the compressor role every
2 minutes
"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
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your
first course of action? - Answer-Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Q&A
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - Answer-Compressing to depth of at least 2 inches
When an AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - Answer-Turn on the 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 an 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-breath 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
Scenario: 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
Scenario: 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.
(Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?) - Answer-Alternating the compressor role every
2 minutes
"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
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your
first course of action? - Answer-Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
