AHA BLS EXAM REVIEW
Questions and Answers
1. 1. When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe?
a. When the rescuer first sees a potential victim
b. After the rescuer activates the emergency response system
c. As emergency medical services arrive on the scene
d. After an AED that is attached to the victim delivers a shock
ANS A
2. 2. As soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is
the first step the rescuer should perform to operate the AED?
a. Place the AED pads on the chest
b. Deliver 2 rescue breaths before using the AED
c. Turn on the AED
d. Complete 5 cycles of chest compressions
ANS C
3. 3. After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should
a. Wait for the AED to reanalyze the rhythm
b. Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compressions
c. Provide 2 ventilations to the victim
,d. Immediately check the carotid pulse for no more than 10 seconds
ANS B
4. 4. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend that
to identify cardiac arrest in an unresponsive victim with no
breathing (or no normal breathing), a healthcare provider
should check a pulse for no more than
a. 25 seconds
b. 10 seconds
c. 15 seconds
d. 20 seconds
ANS B
5. 5. After you identify an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or
no normal breathing) and no pulse, chest compressions should be
initiated within
a. 25 seconds
b. 10 seconds
c. 30 seconds
d. 60 seconds
ANS B
6. 6. Which of the following victims need CPR?
a. A victim with a pulse and who is having trouble breathing
, b. A victim with chest pain and indigestion
c. A victim who is unresponsive, no normal breathing and absent/
inadequate pulse
d. A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately
ANS C
7. 7. Where should the hands be placed to perform chest
compressions on an adult?
a. On the lower half of the breastbone
b. In the center of the breastbone
c. On the upper portion of the abdomen
d. On the upper half of the breastbone
ANS A
8. 8. The depth of compressions for an adult victim should be at least
a. 1 inch
b. 2 inches
c. 3 inches
d. 4 inches
ANS B
9. 9. Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during
CPR?
a. Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow
Questions and Answers
1. 1. When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe?
a. When the rescuer first sees a potential victim
b. After the rescuer activates the emergency response system
c. As emergency medical services arrive on the scene
d. After an AED that is attached to the victim delivers a shock
ANS A
2. 2. As soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is
the first step the rescuer should perform to operate the AED?
a. Place the AED pads on the chest
b. Deliver 2 rescue breaths before using the AED
c. Turn on the AED
d. Complete 5 cycles of chest compressions
ANS C
3. 3. After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should
a. Wait for the AED to reanalyze the rhythm
b. Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compressions
c. Provide 2 ventilations to the victim
,d. Immediately check the carotid pulse for no more than 10 seconds
ANS B
4. 4. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend that
to identify cardiac arrest in an unresponsive victim with no
breathing (or no normal breathing), a healthcare provider
should check a pulse for no more than
a. 25 seconds
b. 10 seconds
c. 15 seconds
d. 20 seconds
ANS B
5. 5. After you identify an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or
no normal breathing) and no pulse, chest compressions should be
initiated within
a. 25 seconds
b. 10 seconds
c. 30 seconds
d. 60 seconds
ANS B
6. 6. Which of the following victims need CPR?
a. A victim with a pulse and who is having trouble breathing
, b. A victim with chest pain and indigestion
c. A victim who is unresponsive, no normal breathing and absent/
inadequate pulse
d. A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately
ANS C
7. 7. Where should the hands be placed to perform chest
compressions on an adult?
a. On the lower half of the breastbone
b. In the center of the breastbone
c. On the upper portion of the abdomen
d. On the upper half of the breastbone
ANS A
8. 8. The depth of compressions for an adult victim should be at least
a. 1 inch
b. 2 inches
c. 3 inches
d. 4 inches
ANS B
9. 9. Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during
CPR?
a. Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow
