Cpr, BLS CPR Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rapid defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 compression's to
2 breaths
What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100-
120 per minute and a depth of 2 inches.
, What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - CORRECT ANSWER - Assign
tasks to other rescuers and rotate compression's every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to
avoid fatigue.
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method
for opening the air way? - CORRECT ANSWER - Jaw-Thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Avoid placing the AED pads over the
implanted device
what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stand clear of the victim
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of a 3 year old child? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 compressions to 2 breaths
For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique advised when 2 rescuers are
present? - CORRECT ANSWER - Infant younger than 1 year
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rapid defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Start cpr beginning with chest compressions
Adult cpr: Ratio of compressions to breaths - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 compression's to
2 breaths
What is the rate and depth for compression's on an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100-
120 per minute and a depth of 2 inches.
, What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - CORRECT ANSWER - Assign
tasks to other rescuers and rotate compression's every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to
avoid fatigue.
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method
for opening the air way? - CORRECT ANSWER - Jaw-Thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating and AED? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Avoid placing the AED pads over the
implanted device
what action should you take when the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stand clear of the victim
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer of a 3 year old child? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 compressions to 2 breaths
For what age victim is the 2 thumb encircling hands technique advised when 2 rescuers are
present? - CORRECT ANSWER - Infant younger than 1 year
