BLS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
Answer-30 compressions-2 breaths
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged
in water? - Answer-Pull the person out of the water and wipe chest
1 person preforming cpr on a child, two others arrive, what should occur next? -
Answer-Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action
supports 2-rescuer CPR? - Answer-alternate the compressor role every 2 minutes
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. you phone 911. What should you do next? -
Answer-Begin CPR, the gasps are not normal breathing
Why is defibrillation important? - Answer-It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
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 victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation.
What is the next step when using an AED? - Answer-Follow the AED prompts
"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 - Answer-Clear roles and responsibilities
"members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
worsens" Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics
listed - Answer-Knowing your limits
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your
first course of action? - Answer-Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
while preforming high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - Answer-Compressing to a depth os at least 2 inches
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? -
Answer-30 compressions-2 breaths
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged
in water? - Answer-Pull the person out of the water and wipe chest
1 person preforming cpr on a child, two others arrive, what should occur next? -
Answer-Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action
supports 2-rescuer CPR? - Answer-alternate the compressor role every 2 minutes
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. you phone 911. What should you do next? -
Answer-Begin CPR, the gasps are not normal breathing
Why is defibrillation important? - Answer-It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
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 victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular
fibrillation.
What is the next step when using an AED? - Answer-Follow the AED prompts
"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 - Answer-Clear roles and responsibilities
"members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
worsens" Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics
listed - Answer-Knowing your limits
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your
first course of action? - Answer-Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
while preforming high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being
accomplished? - Answer-Compressing to a depth os at least 2 inches
