BLS test EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
When should you initially ensure that the scene is safe? -
CORRECT ANSWER When I first see a potential victim
Which victim requires CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER A victim who
is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive
victim with no suspected neck injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Use
the head tilt-chin lift
What is the maximum amount of time you should take to
check a pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER no more than 10 seconds
Which of the following devices or techniques is not
recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths for
CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER Bag-mask device
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions on
an ADULT victim? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 2 inches (5 cm)
What should you do when a child victim has a pulse of more
than 60/min but is not breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER Give
breaths without chest compressions
,What is the compression-ventilation rate for 1 rescuer adult
CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER 30:2
Why is it so important to compress to the appropriate depth
during CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER Adequate depth of
compression is needed to create blood flow during
compressions
What is the recommended rate for performing chest
compressions for victims of all ages? - CORRECT ANSWER At
least 100 beats per minute
Which of the following is recommended to minimize the risk
of air entering the victim's stomach during bag mask
ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER Give a breath just until you
see the chest rise
Which of the following statements is true about using an
AED for a child LESS than 8 years of age? - CORRECT ANSWER
Adult pads may be used if pediatric pads are not available
What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2
rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway in an
adult victim? - CORRECT ANSWER Compress at a rate of at
least 100 bpm with 1 breath every 6-8 seconds
During 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer provides chest
compressions while the second rescuer __________ - CORRECT
ANSWER Maintains an open airway and gives breaths
As soon as an AED becomes available, what is the first
step? - CORRECT ANSWER Turn it on
,What must you allow for after each compression? - CORRECT
ANSWER Chest Recoil
How many breaths should you be giving a minute? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10 Breaths a minute
How many breaths should you give after completing 30
compressions? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 breaths every 6 seconds
What should you limit when giving chest compressions? -
CORRECT ANSWER Interruptions
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests
occur? - CORRECT ANSWER Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in
children? - CORRECT ANSWER Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital chain of
survival? - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid Defilbrilation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? -
CORRECT ANSWER When an abnormal rhythm develops and the
heart stops beating unexpectedly.
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as
the AED arrives at the victim's side? - CORRECT ANSWER
Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an
AED - CORRECT ANSWER Placing the pads on the victim's bare
chest
, If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or
defibrillator, what special steps should be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the
implanted device
What action should you take when the AED is analyzing the
heart rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER Stan clear of the victim
Which is the first action you should take in this situation?
A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes
unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first
rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless
on the floor. - CORRECT ANSWER Verify that the scene is safe
for you and the victim
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and
shout, "are you okay?" What is your next best option? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Start high-quality CPR, beginning
with chest compressions.
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when
providing CPR to an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER 30
compressions to 2 breaths
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
When should you initially ensure that the scene is safe? -
CORRECT ANSWER When I first see a potential victim
Which victim requires CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER A victim who
is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive
victim with no suspected neck injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Use
the head tilt-chin lift
What is the maximum amount of time you should take to
check a pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER no more than 10 seconds
Which of the following devices or techniques is not
recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths for
CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER Bag-mask device
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions on
an ADULT victim? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 2 inches (5 cm)
What should you do when a child victim has a pulse of more
than 60/min but is not breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER Give
breaths without chest compressions
,What is the compression-ventilation rate for 1 rescuer adult
CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER 30:2
Why is it so important to compress to the appropriate depth
during CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER Adequate depth of
compression is needed to create blood flow during
compressions
What is the recommended rate for performing chest
compressions for victims of all ages? - CORRECT ANSWER At
least 100 beats per minute
Which of the following is recommended to minimize the risk
of air entering the victim's stomach during bag mask
ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER Give a breath just until you
see the chest rise
Which of the following statements is true about using an
AED for a child LESS than 8 years of age? - CORRECT ANSWER
Adult pads may be used if pediatric pads are not available
What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2
rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway in an
adult victim? - CORRECT ANSWER Compress at a rate of at
least 100 bpm with 1 breath every 6-8 seconds
During 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer provides chest
compressions while the second rescuer __________ - CORRECT
ANSWER Maintains an open airway and gives breaths
As soon as an AED becomes available, what is the first
step? - CORRECT ANSWER Turn it on
,What must you allow for after each compression? - CORRECT
ANSWER Chest Recoil
How many breaths should you be giving a minute? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10 Breaths a minute
How many breaths should you give after completing 30
compressions? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 breaths every 6 seconds
What should you limit when giving chest compressions? -
CORRECT ANSWER Interruptions
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests
occur? - CORRECT ANSWER Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in
children? - CORRECT ANSWER Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital chain of
survival? - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid Defilbrilation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? -
CORRECT ANSWER When an abnormal rhythm develops and the
heart stops beating unexpectedly.
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as
the AED arrives at the victim's side? - CORRECT ANSWER
Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an
AED - CORRECT ANSWER Placing the pads on the victim's bare
chest
, If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or
defibrillator, what special steps should be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the
implanted device
What action should you take when the AED is analyzing the
heart rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER Stan clear of the victim
Which is the first action you should take in this situation?
A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes
unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first
rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless
on the floor. - CORRECT ANSWER Verify that the scene is safe
for you and the victim
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and
shout, "are you okay?" What is your next best option? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Start high-quality CPR, beginning
with chest compressions.
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when
providing CPR to an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER 30
compressions to 2 breaths
