AHA BLS Study Guide Questions & Answers
1.When you first see a potential victim, what is the first thing you
should do?
ANS check for safe scene
2.What should you do for a victim with no normal breathing and who
doesn't have a pulse?
ANS start CPR
3.Explain why complete recoil of the chest is important
ANS allow heart to refill
4.What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a
victim of ANY age?
ANS 100-120
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, 5.Why are chest compressions an important part of CPR?
ANS to pump the heart
6.What is the head tilt-chin lift technique used for?
ANS to get a clear path for oxygen
7.What is the recommended compression-ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer
adult CPR?
ANS 30-2
8.What 3 things need to be verbalized in place of giving actual breaths/bag
mask during adult/child/infant CPR?
ANS 1. Head Tilt / Chin lift
2.2 breaths, 1 second each
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1.When you first see a potential victim, what is the first thing you
should do?
ANS check for safe scene
2.What should you do for a victim with no normal breathing and who
doesn't have a pulse?
ANS start CPR
3.Explain why complete recoil of the chest is important
ANS allow heart to refill
4.What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a
victim of ANY age?
ANS 100-120
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, 5.Why are chest compressions an important part of CPR?
ANS to pump the heart
6.What is the head tilt-chin lift technique used for?
ANS to get a clear path for oxygen
7.What is the recommended compression-ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer
adult CPR?
ANS 30-2
8.What 3 things need to be verbalized in place of giving actual breaths/bag
mask during adult/child/infant CPR?
ANS 1. Head Tilt / Chin lift
2.2 breaths, 1 second each
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