AHA BLS Exam Review Latest Already Graded A

AHA BLS Exam Review Latest Already Graded A which is an example of a mild foreign body airway obstruction? a. cyanosis b. high-pitched noise while inhaling c. inability to speak or cry d. wheezing between coughs - ANSWERD Which victim of a severe airway obstruction should receive abdominal thrusts? a. average size 27 year old man b. woman who is pregnant c. obese 50 year old d. average size 9 month old infant - ANSWERA You are performing abdominal thrusts on a 9 year old when he suddenly becomes unresponsive. You shout for help, what is most appropriate action? a. begin cpr with chest compressions b. check for pulse c. continue performing abdominal thrusts d. provide 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts - ANSWERA When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe? a. When the rescuer first sees a potential victim b. After the rescuer activates the emergency response system c. As emergency medical services arrive on the scene d. After an AED that is attached to the victim delivers a shock - ANSWERA As soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is the first step the rescuer should perform to operate the AED? a. Place the AED pads on the chest b. Deliver 2 rescue breaths before using the AED c. Turn on the AED d. Complete 5 cycles of chest compressions - ANSWERC After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should a. Wait for the AED to reanalyze the rhythm b. Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compressions c. Provide 2 ventilations to the victim d. Immediately check the carotid pulse for no more than 10 seconds - ANSWERB The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend that to identify cardiac arrest in an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no normal breathing), a healthcare provider should check a pulse for no more than a. 25 seconds b. 10 seconds c. 15 seconds d. 20 seconds - ANSWERB After you identify an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no normal breathing) and no pulse, chest compressions should be initiated within a. 25 seconds b. 10 seconds c. 30 seconds d. 60 seconds - ANSWERB Which of the following victims need CPR? a. A victim with a pulse and who is having trouble breathing b. A victim with chest pain and indigestion c. A victim who is unresponsive, no normal breathing and absent/ inadequate pulse d. A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately - ANSWERC Where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on an adult? a. On the lower half of the breastbone b. In the center of the breastbone c. On the upper portion of the abdomen d. On the upper half of the breastbone - ANSWERA The depth of compressions for an adult victim should be at least a. 1 inch b. 2 inches c. 3 inches d. 4 inches - ANSWERB Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR? a. Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow during compressions b. Adequate depth of compression is needed to create air flow into the lungs and adequate oxygenation c. Adequate depth of compression is needed to prolong asystole d. Adequate depth of compression is needed to stimulate spontaneous respirations - ANSWERA The recommended rate for performing chest compressions for victims of all ages is a. At least 40 compressions per minute b. At least 60 compressions per minute c. At least 80 compressions per minute d. At least 100 compressions per minute - ANSWERD 11. The compression-to-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR is a. 30:2 b. 5:1