BLS EXAM A- QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths - Answer-What ratio for compressions to breaths
should be used for 1- rescuer infant CPR?
Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest - Answer-What should you do if you
need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
3. "Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
4. " Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes." - Answer-"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 by using his mobile device, he immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt."
3. What action should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
4. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?
Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing - Answer-You witness someone
suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is
no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm. - Answer-Why is defibrillation important?
7. Turn on the AED
8. Follow the AED prompts - Answer-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.
7. "When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?"
8. " After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?"
Clear roles and responsibilities - Answer-"The team functions smoothly when all team
members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt."
Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed."
Knowing your limitations - Answer-"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.
Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions - Answer-A victim with a foreign-body
airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?
ANSWERS
Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths - Answer-What ratio for compressions to breaths
should be used for 1- rescuer infant CPR?
Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest - Answer-What should you do if you
need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
3. "Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
4. " Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes." - Answer-"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 by using his mobile device, he immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt."
3. What action should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
4. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?
Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing - Answer-You witness someone
suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is
no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm. - Answer-Why is defibrillation important?
7. Turn on the AED
8. Follow the AED prompts - Answer-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.
7. "When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?"
8. " After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?"
Clear roles and responsibilities - Answer-"The team functions smoothly when all team
members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt."
Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed."
Knowing your limitations - Answer-"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.
Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions - Answer-A victim with a foreign-body
airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?
