American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) Questions and Answers only.docx

American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life
Support) Questions and Answers only
When do you ensure a scene is safe? - ANS >> When you first see a potential victim.
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Which victim requires CPR? - ANS >> A victim who is unresponsive, not breathing and has no pulse.
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This is the best method to open an airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected neck injury. -
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ANS >> Head tilt-chin lift
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The maximum time you check for a pulse. - ANS >> 10 seconds
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A device used for a 2-person rescue to provide breaths during CPR. - ANS >> Bag-mask device
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The recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult victim. - ANS >> 2 inches (5cm)
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When a child has a pulse of more than 60/min but is not breathing, what should you do? - ANS >> Give
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breaths without chest compressions.
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The compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR. - ANS >> 30:2
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Why is important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR? - ANS >> Creates blood flow
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The rate for performing chest compressions for ALL victims. - ANS >> 100 compressions per minute
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Why do you give a breath just until you see the chest rise? - ANS >> Minimizes air from entering the
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victim's stomach (gastric inflation)
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Adult pads/dose may be used if pediatric pads/dose are not available when using an AED for a child less
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than 8 years old. (T or F) - ANS >> True
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What are the compression and ventilation rates for 2-rescuer CPR when an advanced airway is present
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with an adult victim? - ANS >> 100 compressions per minute; 1 breath every 6-8 seconds.
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What is the role of the second rescuer? - ANS >> Maintain an open airway and give breaths.
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What is the first thing to do when the AED arrives? - ANS >> Turn it ON
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Where do you place your hands for chest compressions on an adult? - ANS >> The lower half of the
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breastbone.
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What should you do after the AED delivers a shock? - ANS >> Immediately start CPR, beginning with
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compressions
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