BLS test
Questions and Answers
(AHA) Latest Update
1. What victim requires CPR?
ANSWER a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
2. When is it acceptable to move an adult victim who needs CPR?
ANSWER when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment
3. High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds
after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages?
ANSWER 10 seconds
4. Interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many sec- onds?
ANSWER 10 seconds
5. How can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective?
ANSWER there is visible rise of the chest
6. What is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you
do not suspect cervical spine injury?
ANSWER use the head tilt chin lift
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Questions and Answers
(AHA) Latest Update
1. What victim requires CPR?
ANSWER a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
2. When is it acceptable to move an adult victim who needs CPR?
ANSWER when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment
3. High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds
after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages?
ANSWER 10 seconds
4. Interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many sec- onds?
ANSWER 10 seconds
5. How can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective?
ANSWER there is visible rise of the chest
6. What is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you
do not suspect cervical spine injury?
ANSWER use the head tilt chin lift
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