BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS.

BASIC LIFE S UPPORT EXAM A (25 questions) 1. While performing high -quality CPR on an adult, w hat action should you ensure is being accomplished? A. Mainta ining a compression rate of 90 to 120/min B. Placing hands on the upper third of the sternum C. Allowing the chest to recoil 1 inch D. Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: A 53-year-old woman collaps es while gardening. She is unrespons ive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse, A neighbor, who is an emergency medical te chnician, rushes to her with an AED. 2. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? A. Apply the pads to the pati ent's chest B. Clear the patient C. Turn on the AED D. Press the shock button 3. After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare che st, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED? A. Check the victim for a carotid pulse B. Follow the AED prompts C. Clear the patient D. Press the shock button 4. What should you do if you need to use an AED on so meone who has been submerged in water? A. Do not move the victim, and do not use the AED B. Pull the victim out of the water, but do not use the AED C. Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest D. Do not pull the victim out of the water, but wipe the chest before placing pads 5. How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bagmask device? A. A Observing the chest rise with bre aths B. Delivering breaths quickly and forcefully C. Always having oxygen attached to the bag D. Allowing air to release around the mask 6. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1 -rescuer infant CPR? A. 5 compressions to 1 breath B. 20 compressions to 2 breaths C. 15 compressions to 2 breaths D. 30 compressions to 2 breaths 7. What is a consideration when you are using an AED? A. You should never remove a transdermal medic ation patch before applying AED pads B. On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock