BLS Cardiac Arrest Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Update
Critical Thinking - Answer-Thinking clearly and rationally to identify the connection
between information and actions.
Problem Solving - Answer-The ability to use readily available resources to find solutions
to challenging situations or issues that arise.
Closed-Loop Communication - Answer-a technique used to prevent misunderstandings;
List the four key components of close-loop communication - Answer-1. Sender: The
person initiating the communication
2. Message: The content of the communication; must be expressed clearly so that
everyone involved knows exactly what the message is
3. Receiver: The person for whom the message is intended
4. Feedback: The confirmation by the receiver that the message is received and
understood; an essential element of closed-loop communication
Teamwork - Answer-A group of people with well-defined roles and responsibilities
making a coordinated effort to achieve a common goa
Responsibilities of Team Leader - Answer-To oversee the entire emergency situation
and ensure that everyone works as a team to help promote the best possible outcome
for the patient.
Responsibilities of Team Members - Answer-To provide care with skill and expertise
Responsibility of Crew Resource Management - Answer-To emphasize the use of all
available resources, including people, equipment and procedures, to promote effective
and efficient teamwork and reduce the likelihood of human error.
Why is debriefing important? - Answer-To improve performance and patient outcomes.
Steps to the debriefing session - Answer-1. Review: The team leader provides a brief
recap of the emergency and the interventions that were used.
2. Analyze: The team reviews and evaluates the objective data obtained during the
resuscitation effort. 3. Reflect: The team reflects on the actions they took and why,
discusses the pros and cons of those actions and identifies changes that could be made
to improve future outcomes.
4. Summarize: The team recaps the main takeaway points and develops a list of action
items.
, Assess, Recognize and Care concept - Answer-a systematic, continuous approach for
rapid assessment, accurate recognition and immediate care in emergency situations
Rapid assessment - Answer-Performing a visual survey, checking responsiveness,
opening the airway and simultaneously checking for breathing and a pulse.
Safety Precautions - Answer-safety measures to prevent disease transmission based
on the assumption that all body fluids may be infectious
In any emergency, what is the first thing you do? - Answer-first make sure the
environment is safe [for you, your team and anyone else there]
What do you do next after you have made sure a scene is safe? - Answer-Use the
shout-tap-shout sequence to obtain a response to a verbal or tactile stimulus
Agonal Breaths - Answer-Isolated or infrequent gasps, are not normal breathing.
Which position should the patient be in when opening their airway? - Answer-Supine
What are the CAB's of CPR? - Answer-C = Circulation- Check for a pulse Max - 10
seconds. If pulse is not definite, begin compressions.
A = Airway- Open airway (head tilt/chin lift)
B = Breaths- Give 2 breaths then back to compressions
[D=Defibrillator- Attach a manual defibrillator or AED]
Rescue breathing for:
Adult [>puberty]
Children [1-puberty]
Infants [<1] - Answer--10-12 breaths/min recheck pulse every 2 minutes
-12-20 breaths/min recheck pulse every 2 minutes
-12-20 breaths/min recheck pulse every 2 minutes
Compression Landmark
No pulse (or pulse <60 in infant or child with poor perfusion):
Adult [>puberty]
Children [1-puberty]
Infants [<1] - Answer-Middle of the chest, between the nipples
Middle of the chest, between the nipples
1 finger below nipple line
Compressions are performed with what?:
Adult [>puberty]
Children [1-puberty]
Answers Latest Update
Critical Thinking - Answer-Thinking clearly and rationally to identify the connection
between information and actions.
Problem Solving - Answer-The ability to use readily available resources to find solutions
to challenging situations or issues that arise.
Closed-Loop Communication - Answer-a technique used to prevent misunderstandings;
List the four key components of close-loop communication - Answer-1. Sender: The
person initiating the communication
2. Message: The content of the communication; must be expressed clearly so that
everyone involved knows exactly what the message is
3. Receiver: The person for whom the message is intended
4. Feedback: The confirmation by the receiver that the message is received and
understood; an essential element of closed-loop communication
Teamwork - Answer-A group of people with well-defined roles and responsibilities
making a coordinated effort to achieve a common goa
Responsibilities of Team Leader - Answer-To oversee the entire emergency situation
and ensure that everyone works as a team to help promote the best possible outcome
for the patient.
Responsibilities of Team Members - Answer-To provide care with skill and expertise
Responsibility of Crew Resource Management - Answer-To emphasize the use of all
available resources, including people, equipment and procedures, to promote effective
and efficient teamwork and reduce the likelihood of human error.
Why is debriefing important? - Answer-To improve performance and patient outcomes.
Steps to the debriefing session - Answer-1. Review: The team leader provides a brief
recap of the emergency and the interventions that were used.
2. Analyze: The team reviews and evaluates the objective data obtained during the
resuscitation effort. 3. Reflect: The team reflects on the actions they took and why,
discusses the pros and cons of those actions and identifies changes that could be made
to improve future outcomes.
4. Summarize: The team recaps the main takeaway points and develops a list of action
items.
, Assess, Recognize and Care concept - Answer-a systematic, continuous approach for
rapid assessment, accurate recognition and immediate care in emergency situations
Rapid assessment - Answer-Performing a visual survey, checking responsiveness,
opening the airway and simultaneously checking for breathing and a pulse.
Safety Precautions - Answer-safety measures to prevent disease transmission based
on the assumption that all body fluids may be infectious
In any emergency, what is the first thing you do? - Answer-first make sure the
environment is safe [for you, your team and anyone else there]
What do you do next after you have made sure a scene is safe? - Answer-Use the
shout-tap-shout sequence to obtain a response to a verbal or tactile stimulus
Agonal Breaths - Answer-Isolated or infrequent gasps, are not normal breathing.
Which position should the patient be in when opening their airway? - Answer-Supine
What are the CAB's of CPR? - Answer-C = Circulation- Check for a pulse Max - 10
seconds. If pulse is not definite, begin compressions.
A = Airway- Open airway (head tilt/chin lift)
B = Breaths- Give 2 breaths then back to compressions
[D=Defibrillator- Attach a manual defibrillator or AED]
Rescue breathing for:
Adult [>puberty]
Children [1-puberty]
Infants [<1] - Answer--10-12 breaths/min recheck pulse every 2 minutes
-12-20 breaths/min recheck pulse every 2 minutes
-12-20 breaths/min recheck pulse every 2 minutes
Compression Landmark
No pulse (or pulse <60 in infant or child with poor perfusion):
Adult [>puberty]
Children [1-puberty]
Infants [<1] - Answer-Middle of the chest, between the nipples
Middle of the chest, between the nipples
1 finger below nipple line
Compressions are performed with what?:
Adult [>puberty]
Children [1-puberty]
