CPR BLS EXAM AHA QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Two rescuers begin CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action
supports 2-rescuer CPR? - Answer-Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes (To
reduce rescuer fatigue, switch compressors every 5 cycles (about 2 minutes) or sooner
if needed. To minimize interruptions in compressions, perform the switch when the AED
is analyzing the rhythm. Take less than 5 seconds to switch.)
You witness a friend suddenly collapse at work. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. What should you do next? - Answer-Begin CPR;
the gasps are not normal breathing (The gasps described in this question are most
likely agonal gasps. Agonal gasps are not considered normal breathing and are a sign
of cardiac arrest. High-quality CPR should be started immediately.)
Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim's survival from sudden cardiac
arrest? - Answer-Performing high-quality CPR (Performing high-quality CPR has been
shown to improve a victim's chances of survival.)
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few rounds, you notice the person getting
tired and the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say? - Answer-You
need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute (Sometimes a team member may
need to correct actions that are incorrect or inappropriate. In this case, you notice the
chest compression rate is slowing. You should remind the other rescuer that a
compression rate of 100 to 120/min should be used. Any person on the team should
stop someone else from making a mistake, regardless of his or her role on the team.)
How do you perform chest compressions when providing CPR to a child (ages 1-8
years of age) victim? - Answer-By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of
the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm) (The correct compression depth for a child victim is at
least one third the AP diameter of the chest, or about 2 inches (5 cm). Remember child
is ages 1-8yrs of age.)
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification should
you incorporate? - Answer-Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing
object (Each time you open the airway to give breaths, open the victim's mouth wide
and look for the object. If you see an object that can be easily removed, remove it with
your fingers. If you do not see an object, continue CPR.)
You have determined that the a 7 month old infant is responsive and choking with a
severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction? - Answer-Give
sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts (If an infant victim becomes unresponsive, stop
giving back slaps and begin CPR, starting with compressions. Additionally, each time
CORRECT ANSWERS
Two rescuers begin CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action
supports 2-rescuer CPR? - Answer-Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes (To
reduce rescuer fatigue, switch compressors every 5 cycles (about 2 minutes) or sooner
if needed. To minimize interruptions in compressions, perform the switch when the AED
is analyzing the rhythm. Take less than 5 seconds to switch.)
You witness a friend suddenly collapse at work. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. What should you do next? - Answer-Begin CPR;
the gasps are not normal breathing (The gasps described in this question are most
likely agonal gasps. Agonal gasps are not considered normal breathing and are a sign
of cardiac arrest. High-quality CPR should be started immediately.)
Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim's survival from sudden cardiac
arrest? - Answer-Performing high-quality CPR (Performing high-quality CPR has been
shown to improve a victim's chances of survival.)
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few rounds, you notice the person getting
tired and the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say? - Answer-You
need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute (Sometimes a team member may
need to correct actions that are incorrect or inappropriate. In this case, you notice the
chest compression rate is slowing. You should remind the other rescuer that a
compression rate of 100 to 120/min should be used. Any person on the team should
stop someone else from making a mistake, regardless of his or her role on the team.)
How do you perform chest compressions when providing CPR to a child (ages 1-8
years of age) victim? - Answer-By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of
the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm) (The correct compression depth for a child victim is at
least one third the AP diameter of the chest, or about 2 inches (5 cm). Remember child
is ages 1-8yrs of age.)
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification should
you incorporate? - Answer-Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing
object (Each time you open the airway to give breaths, open the victim's mouth wide
and look for the object. If you see an object that can be easily removed, remove it with
your fingers. If you do not see an object, continue CPR.)
You have determined that the a 7 month old infant is responsive and choking with a
severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction? - Answer-Give
sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts (If an infant victim becomes unresponsive, stop
giving back slaps and begin CPR, starting with compressions. Additionally, each time
