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BLS Final Exam Red Cross|
Comprehensive Q&A For Certification
Success
You and two nurses have been performing CPR on a 72-year-old patient, Ben
Phillips. When Mr. Phillips shows signs of ROSC, where should you perform the
pulse check? - correct-answer -At the carotid or femoral artery
You suspect that an unresponsive patient has sustained a neck injury. Which
technique should you use to open the patient's airway? - correct-answer -
Modified jaw-thrust maneuver
You are alone performing high-quality CPR when a second provider arrives to take
over compressions. When switching roles, you should minimize interruptions in
chest compressions to LESS THAN how many seconds? - correct-answer -10
seconds
You and your co-worker Jake are operating a BVM during multiple-provider CPR
for an adult. You manage the airway while Jake delivers ventilations. Which
statement correctly describes the appropriate technique for operating the BVM? -
correct-answer -Seal the mask with two hands using the E-C technique.
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A well-organized team response when performing high-quality CPR includes
ensuring that providers switch off performing compressions every _____ minutes.
- correct-answer -2 minutes
You are working in an OB/GYN office when your patient Mrs. Tribble, suddenly
goes into cardiac arrest. She is 28 weeks pregnant and her tundus is above the
umbilcus. Which statement is true regarding resuscitation for a pregnant patient. -
correct-answer -Providers should perform high-quality CPR and continuous left
uterine displacement (LUD). They should perform continuous LUD until the infant
is delivered, even if ROSC is achieved.
What is the correct rate of ventilation delivery for a child or infant in respiratory
arrest or failure? - correct-answer -1 ventilation every 2 to 3 seconds
How is a child defined in terms of CPR/AED care? - correct-answer -Someone from
the age of 1 to the onset of puberty
You are providing compressions on a 6-month-old who weighs 17 pounds. Which
compressions depth is appropriate for this patient? - correct-answer -About 1 1/2
inches
BLS Final Exam Red Cross|
Comprehensive Q&A For Certification
Success
You and two nurses have been performing CPR on a 72-year-old patient, Ben
Phillips. When Mr. Phillips shows signs of ROSC, where should you perform the
pulse check? - correct-answer -At the carotid or femoral artery
You suspect that an unresponsive patient has sustained a neck injury. Which
technique should you use to open the patient's airway? - correct-answer -
Modified jaw-thrust maneuver
You are alone performing high-quality CPR when a second provider arrives to take
over compressions. When switching roles, you should minimize interruptions in
chest compressions to LESS THAN how many seconds? - correct-answer -10
seconds
You and your co-worker Jake are operating a BVM during multiple-provider CPR
for an adult. You manage the airway while Jake delivers ventilations. Which
statement correctly describes the appropriate technique for operating the BVM? -
correct-answer -Seal the mask with two hands using the E-C technique.
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A well-organized team response when performing high-quality CPR includes
ensuring that providers switch off performing compressions every _____ minutes.
- correct-answer -2 minutes
You are working in an OB/GYN office when your patient Mrs. Tribble, suddenly
goes into cardiac arrest. She is 28 weeks pregnant and her tundus is above the
umbilcus. Which statement is true regarding resuscitation for a pregnant patient. -
correct-answer -Providers should perform high-quality CPR and continuous left
uterine displacement (LUD). They should perform continuous LUD until the infant
is delivered, even if ROSC is achieved.
What is the correct rate of ventilation delivery for a child or infant in respiratory
arrest or failure? - correct-answer -1 ventilation every 2 to 3 seconds
How is a child defined in terms of CPR/AED care? - correct-answer -Someone from
the age of 1 to the onset of puberty
You are providing compressions on a 6-month-old who weighs 17 pounds. Which
compressions depth is appropriate for this patient? - correct-answer -About 1 1/2
inches
