BLS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER
MANUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
In which locations do most out~of-hospital cardiac arrest occur? - Answer-Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - Answer-Respiratory
failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital chain of survival? - Answer-Rapid
defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - Answer-When an abnormal
rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and become unresponsive. You witness him
collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene you find him lying motionless on
the floor. Which is the first action you should take in the situation? - Answer-Verify that
the scene is safe for you and the victim
A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and become unresponsive. You witness him
collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene you find him lying motionless on
the floor. The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "Are you
OK"? What is your best next action - Answer-Shout for nearby help
Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency response and
retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing,
you notice that the man is gasping for air and making "snorting" sounds. You do not feel
a pulse. What is your best next action? - Answer-Start high-quality CPR, beginning with
chest compressions
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breath when providing CPR to an Adult ? -
Answer-30 compressions to 2 breaths
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult? - Answer-A rate of
100 to 120 compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive - Answer-Assign tasks to other
rescuers and rotate compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid
fatigue
MANUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
In which locations do most out~of-hospital cardiac arrest occur? - Answer-Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - Answer-Respiratory
failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital chain of survival? - Answer-Rapid
defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - Answer-When an abnormal
rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and become unresponsive. You witness him
collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene you find him lying motionless on
the floor. Which is the first action you should take in the situation? - Answer-Verify that
the scene is safe for you and the victim
A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and become unresponsive. You witness him
collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene you find him lying motionless on
the floor. The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "Are you
OK"? What is your best next action - Answer-Shout for nearby help
Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency response and
retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing,
you notice that the man is gasping for air and making "snorting" sounds. You do not feel
a pulse. What is your best next action? - Answer-Start high-quality CPR, beginning with
chest compressions
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breath when providing CPR to an Adult ? -
Answer-30 compressions to 2 breaths
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult? - Answer-A rate of
100 to 120 compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive - Answer-Assign tasks to other
rescuers and rotate compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid
fatigue
