CPR BLS EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|A+GRADE
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? -(answer)Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? -(answer)Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? -(answer)Rapid defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? -(answer)When an abnormal rhythm develops
and the heart stops beating unexpectedly.
You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive. What is the first action you should
take in this situation? -(answer)Verify that the scene is safe for you and your victim.
The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you okay?" what is your best next
action? -(answer)Shout for nearby help.
Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency response system and retrieve the
AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is
gasping for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your next best action? -
(answer)Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths -(answer)30 compression's to 2 breaths
What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? -(answer)100-120 per minute and a depth of
2 inches.
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? -(answer)Assign tasks to other rescuers and
rotate compression's every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.
, CPR BLS EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|A+GRADE
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for
opening the air way? -(answer)Jaw-Thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives? -(answer)Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED? -(answer)Place pads on victims bare
chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, what special steps should be
taken? -(answer)Avoid placing the AED pads over the implanted device
what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? -(answer)Stand clear of the
victim
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of a 3 year old child? -(answer)30
compressions to 2 breaths
What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when 2 or more rescuers are present? -
(answer)15 compressions to 2 breaths
For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique advised when 2 rescuers are present? -
(answer)Infant younger than 1 year
What is the correct chest compression depth for a child? -(answer)2 inches
What is the correct chest compression depth for infants? -(answer)1 1/2 inches (4cm)
ANSWERS)|A+GRADE
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? -(answer)Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? -(answer)Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? -(answer)Rapid defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? -(answer)When an abnormal rhythm develops
and the heart stops beating unexpectedly.
You watch a 53 year-old man collapse and become unresponsive. What is the first action you should
take in this situation? -(answer)Verify that the scene is safe for you and your victim.
The man doesn't respond when you touch him and shout, "Are you okay?" what is your best next
action? -(answer)Shout for nearby help.
Several rescuers respond, you ask them to activate the emergency response system and retrieve the
AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is
gasping for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse, what is your next best action? -
(answer)Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths -(answer)30 compression's to 2 breaths
What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? -(answer)100-120 per minute and a depth of
2 inches.
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? -(answer)Assign tasks to other rescuers and
rotate compression's every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue.
, CPR BLS EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|A+GRADE
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for
opening the air way? -(answer)Jaw-Thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives? -(answer)Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED? -(answer)Place pads on victims bare
chest
If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, what special steps should be
taken? -(answer)Avoid placing the AED pads over the implanted device
what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? -(answer)Stand clear of the
victim
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of a 3 year old child? -(answer)30
compressions to 2 breaths
What is the correct compression to breath ratio 7 year old child when 2 or more rescuers are present? -
(answer)15 compressions to 2 breaths
For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique advised when 2 rescuers are present? -
(answer)Infant younger than 1 year
What is the correct chest compression depth for a child? -(answer)2 inches
What is the correct chest compression depth for infants? -(answer)1 1/2 inches (4cm)
