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The 5 links in the Adult Chain of Survival include all of the following except:
Early CPR
Rapid Defibrillation
Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Advanced Airway Placement - Answer✔Advanced airway placement.
In an adult with an advanced airway in place during 2-rescuer CPR, breaths should be
administered how often? - Answer✔Every 6-8 seconds (8-10 breaths per min).
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing 2-rescuer CPR? - Answer✔After every
5 cycles of CPR.
The proper steps for operating an AED are: - Answer✔Power on the AED, attach electrode pads,
analyze the rhythm, clear the patient, deliver shock.
The compression to ventilation ratio for the lone rescuer giving CPR to victims of any age is: -
Answer✔30:2
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include: - Answer✔1) Minimize interruptions
2) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
3) Push hard and fast
The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adult are: - Answer✔Assess the victim, activate
EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR.
Signs of airway obstruction include: - Answer✔Poor air exchange
Inability to speak
High-pitched noise while inhaling
The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommend BLS sequence of steps are: - Answer✔Chest
compression, airway, breathing.
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Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from 1 year of age to puberty? -
Answer✔Carotid or femoral artery.
Brain damage is likely if intervention occurs __________ after the heart stops. - Answer✔6-10
minutes.
CPR must be performed if these conditions exist: Unconsciousness, no breathing, or no pulse.
True or False. - Answer✔True.
C in CAB stands for: - Answer✔Compression.
What is a recommended position for the victim when performing CPR: - Answer✔Lying flat on
his/her back on a smooth and firm surface.
Recommended rate for effective compressions for adult/child is: - Answer✔100-120
compressions per minute
When checking for breathing, if you hear gasps: - Answer✔Assume the victim is not breathing
normally and do proceed with CPR.
It is not important to wait for the chest to come back to its original position after each
compression. True or False. - Answer✔False.
If the victim is breathing normally, but not responding you should: - Answer✔Turn the victim to
the side and wait for emergency personnel.
When performing infant CPR, the depth of the compression should be: - Answer✔1/3 to 1/2 the
depth of the chest.
When administering CPR for children you should: - Answer✔Call EMS first, then proceed with
compression reps until the arrival.
When performing adult CPR, the depth of compression should be: - Answer✔at least 2 inches
deep.
A in CAB stands for Airway. True or False. - Answer✔True.
When finding carotid artery, you are looking to check for victim's: - Answer✔Pulse.
Chances of brain death are likely if the heart stopped for: - Answer✔6-8 minutes.
If not comfortable with your abilities to perform CPR, you should: - Answer✔Call 911, and
perform chest compressions.
What is the most important reason to be aware of your location? - Answer✔when calling 911,
you need to inform emergency personnel of your location.
While at work in a hospital you find an adult victim who has collapsed. No one is available to
help. After you ensure that the scene is safe, what should you do next? - Answer✔Check for
unresponsiveness; if the victim is unresponsive, activate the emergency response system (or call
911) and get the AED if available.
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BLS Study Guide Exam Questions With
100% Correct Answers Guaranteed Pass.
The 5 links in the Adult Chain of Survival include all of the following except:
Early CPR
Rapid Defibrillation
Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Advanced Airway Placement - Answer✔Advanced airway placement.
In an adult with an advanced airway in place during 2-rescuer CPR, breaths should be
administered how often? - Answer✔Every 6-8 seconds (8-10 breaths per min).
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing 2-rescuer CPR? - Answer✔After every
5 cycles of CPR.
The proper steps for operating an AED are: - Answer✔Power on the AED, attach electrode pads,
analyze the rhythm, clear the patient, deliver shock.
The compression to ventilation ratio for the lone rescuer giving CPR to victims of any age is: -
Answer✔30:2
The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include: - Answer✔1) Minimize interruptions
2) Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
3) Push hard and fast
The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adult are: - Answer✔Assess the victim, activate
EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR.
Signs of airway obstruction include: - Answer✔Poor air exchange
Inability to speak
High-pitched noise while inhaling
The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommend BLS sequence of steps are: - Answer✔Chest
compression, airway, breathing.
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Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from 1 year of age to puberty? -
Answer✔Carotid or femoral artery.
Brain damage is likely if intervention occurs __________ after the heart stops. - Answer✔6-10
minutes.
CPR must be performed if these conditions exist: Unconsciousness, no breathing, or no pulse.
True or False. - Answer✔True.
C in CAB stands for: - Answer✔Compression.
What is a recommended position for the victim when performing CPR: - Answer✔Lying flat on
his/her back on a smooth and firm surface.
Recommended rate for effective compressions for adult/child is: - Answer✔100-120
compressions per minute
When checking for breathing, if you hear gasps: - Answer✔Assume the victim is not breathing
normally and do proceed with CPR.
It is not important to wait for the chest to come back to its original position after each
compression. True or False. - Answer✔False.
If the victim is breathing normally, but not responding you should: - Answer✔Turn the victim to
the side and wait for emergency personnel.
When performing infant CPR, the depth of the compression should be: - Answer✔1/3 to 1/2 the
depth of the chest.
When administering CPR for children you should: - Answer✔Call EMS first, then proceed with
compression reps until the arrival.
When performing adult CPR, the depth of compression should be: - Answer✔at least 2 inches
deep.
A in CAB stands for Airway. True or False. - Answer✔True.
When finding carotid artery, you are looking to check for victim's: - Answer✔Pulse.
Chances of brain death are likely if the heart stopped for: - Answer✔6-8 minutes.
If not comfortable with your abilities to perform CPR, you should: - Answer✔Call 911, and
perform chest compressions.
What is the most important reason to be aware of your location? - Answer✔when calling 911,
you need to inform emergency personnel of your location.
While at work in a hospital you find an adult victim who has collapsed. No one is available to
help. After you ensure that the scene is safe, what should you do next? - Answer✔Check for
unresponsiveness; if the victim is unresponsive, activate the emergency response system (or call
911) and get the AED if available.
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