BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADE A+
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is
being accomplished? - ans -Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find
that he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse.
Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim's survival? - ans -
Performing high-quality CPR
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest
compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?
- ans -"You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute"
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a
child victim? - ans -By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the
chest, about 2 inches (5 cm)
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification
would you incorporate? - ans -Each time you open the airway, look for the
obstructing object
An 8 month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable
to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.
You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe
airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction? - ans -Give sets of
5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
An 8 month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable
to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? - ans -
Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADE A+
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is
being accomplished? - ans -Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find
that he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse.
Which action is most likely to positively impact this victim's survival? - ans -
Performing high-quality CPR
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest
compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?
- ans -"You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute"
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a
child victim? - ans -By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the
chest, about 2 inches (5 cm)
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification
would you incorporate? - ans -Each time you open the airway, look for the
obstructing object
An 8 month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable
to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.
You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe
airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction? - ans -Give sets of
5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
An 8 month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable
to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? - ans -
Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
