HEARTCODE BLS ONLINE AUGUST 2024 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
WHAT DOES A CHEST COMPRESSION FEEDBACK DEVICE MONITOR DO?
Compression Depth, Rate and Recoil
Why is an AED needed?
to analyze the heart rhythm and provide a shock
When should the rescuer operating the AED clear the victim?
During analysis and before shock delivery
You tap and shout to check for responsiveness, but the pt does not respond.
What is your next step after calling for help?
Check for breathing and a pulse
After checking for breathing and a pulse, you find that the pt is not breathing
normally but has a pulse and needs rescue breathing. What is the correct
ventilation rate?
1 breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths/min)
What is the preferred method for pulse check in an infant?
Place 2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, midway between the infant's elbow
and shoulder
How do you open the airway for breaths if a single rescuer is present?
Head tilt chin lift
The child is unresponsive after you tap his shoulders and shout "Are you OK?"
He could be in cardiac arrest. What is your next step?
for 5 to 10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking
the carotid pulse
after 4 mins of rescue breathing, no pulse during pulse check. what immediate
action should be taken?
immediately begin CPR Aand turn on the AED.
You are still performing CPR as a single rescuer. The AED detects a shockable
rhythm and advises a shock. After delivering 1 shock, you immediately resume
CPR with what ratio of compressions to breaths?
cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths
What is the target rate for chest compression in children
100-120
During CPR on a child, you should place 1 or 2 hands over the ______ of the
_____
On the lower half of the breastbone
When performing chest compressions for an infant, you can use 2 thumbs or put
2 _____________ in the center of the chest, just below the _______ line
fingers; nipple
When performing high-quality CPR on a child, what is the correct depth of
compression?
Approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
, During CPR on a child, interruptions to chest compressions should be limited to
no more than ______ seconds
10 seconds
After positioning yourself directly above the victim's head, what is the correct
order of steps for using a bag-mask device?
Place the mask on the victim's face, using the bridge of the nose as a guide for the
correct position
2. Use the E-C clamp technique to hold the mask in place while you lift the jaw to hold
the airway open
3. Squeeze the bag to give breaths (1 second each) while watching for chest rise
7yo male unconscious, you tap shoulder are you okay what is your next step
Check carotid
After checking for breathing and a pulse, you verify that the child is not breathing
normally but has a pulse. His airway is not obstructed. How do you deliver rescue
breaths?
1 breath every 2 or 3 seconds, or about 20 to 30 breathers per minute
You check the child's pulse after 2 minutes of providing rescue breaths and
cannot feel a pulse. You immediately begin CPR. After performing CPR for 2 more
minutes. the child still does not have a pulse and you are still alone. What is your
next step?
Get and use an AED
After turning on the AED, you follow the prompts. You know to use child pads for
infants and for children younger than 8 years, but the pediatric pads are
unaviable. What should you do next?
use the adult pads
You are still performing CPR as a single rescuer. The AED detects a shockable
rhythm and advises a shock. After delivering 1 shock, you immediately resume
CPR with what ratio of compressions to breaths?
cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths
What is the recommended depth of compressions in infants?
Approximately 1 1/2 inches (4 cm)
Which team role makes treatment decisions and assigns roles?
team leader
When performing chest compressions for an infant in a 2-rescuer situation, you
should put 2 ____ in the center of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone
thumbs
The infant is a responsive when you tap her foot and shout. "Are you OK? "
She could be in cardiac arrest. What is your next step?
For 5 to 10 seconds look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking
the brachial pulse
The infant isn't breathing normally, but it has a pulse. What do you need to do?
provide rescue breaths, with 1 breath every 2-3 seconds
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
WHAT DOES A CHEST COMPRESSION FEEDBACK DEVICE MONITOR DO?
Compression Depth, Rate and Recoil
Why is an AED needed?
to analyze the heart rhythm and provide a shock
When should the rescuer operating the AED clear the victim?
During analysis and before shock delivery
You tap and shout to check for responsiveness, but the pt does not respond.
What is your next step after calling for help?
Check for breathing and a pulse
After checking for breathing and a pulse, you find that the pt is not breathing
normally but has a pulse and needs rescue breathing. What is the correct
ventilation rate?
1 breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths/min)
What is the preferred method for pulse check in an infant?
Place 2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, midway between the infant's elbow
and shoulder
How do you open the airway for breaths if a single rescuer is present?
Head tilt chin lift
The child is unresponsive after you tap his shoulders and shout "Are you OK?"
He could be in cardiac arrest. What is your next step?
for 5 to 10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking
the carotid pulse
after 4 mins of rescue breathing, no pulse during pulse check. what immediate
action should be taken?
immediately begin CPR Aand turn on the AED.
You are still performing CPR as a single rescuer. The AED detects a shockable
rhythm and advises a shock. After delivering 1 shock, you immediately resume
CPR with what ratio of compressions to breaths?
cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths
What is the target rate for chest compression in children
100-120
During CPR on a child, you should place 1 or 2 hands over the ______ of the
_____
On the lower half of the breastbone
When performing chest compressions for an infant, you can use 2 thumbs or put
2 _____________ in the center of the chest, just below the _______ line
fingers; nipple
When performing high-quality CPR on a child, what is the correct depth of
compression?
Approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
, During CPR on a child, interruptions to chest compressions should be limited to
no more than ______ seconds
10 seconds
After positioning yourself directly above the victim's head, what is the correct
order of steps for using a bag-mask device?
Place the mask on the victim's face, using the bridge of the nose as a guide for the
correct position
2. Use the E-C clamp technique to hold the mask in place while you lift the jaw to hold
the airway open
3. Squeeze the bag to give breaths (1 second each) while watching for chest rise
7yo male unconscious, you tap shoulder are you okay what is your next step
Check carotid
After checking for breathing and a pulse, you verify that the child is not breathing
normally but has a pulse. His airway is not obstructed. How do you deliver rescue
breaths?
1 breath every 2 or 3 seconds, or about 20 to 30 breathers per minute
You check the child's pulse after 2 minutes of providing rescue breaths and
cannot feel a pulse. You immediately begin CPR. After performing CPR for 2 more
minutes. the child still does not have a pulse and you are still alone. What is your
next step?
Get and use an AED
After turning on the AED, you follow the prompts. You know to use child pads for
infants and for children younger than 8 years, but the pediatric pads are
unaviable. What should you do next?
use the adult pads
You are still performing CPR as a single rescuer. The AED detects a shockable
rhythm and advises a shock. After delivering 1 shock, you immediately resume
CPR with what ratio of compressions to breaths?
cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths
What is the recommended depth of compressions in infants?
Approximately 1 1/2 inches (4 cm)
Which team role makes treatment decisions and assigns roles?
team leader
When performing chest compressions for an infant in a 2-rescuer situation, you
should put 2 ____ in the center of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone
thumbs
The infant is a responsive when you tap her foot and shout. "Are you OK? "
She could be in cardiac arrest. What is your next step?
For 5 to 10 seconds look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking
the brachial pulse
The infant isn't breathing normally, but it has a pulse. What do you need to do?
provide rescue breaths, with 1 breath every 2-3 seconds
