AHA BLS PROVIDER MANUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
How fast should you start compressions when you recognize cardiac arrest - ANS 10 seconds
CPR compression rate - ANS 100 to 120/min
CPR depth for adults - ANS 2 in (5 cm) - 2.4 in (6 cm)
CPR depth for children - ANS one third of the chest (2in or 5cm)
CPR depth for infants - ANS one third of the chest (1 1/2 in or 4 cm)
after each compression - ANS allow chest to fully recoil
Minimize interruptions in CPR to - ANS less than 10 seconds
Effective breaths - ANS make the chest rise
PPE - ANS Personal Protective Equipment
worn to help protect recuser from health or safety risks
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,medical gloves
eye protection
full body coverage
high-visibility clothing
safety footwear
safety helmets
ECC - ANS emergency cardiovascular care
where can cardiac arrest happen - ANS anywhere - most out of hospital cardiac arrests occur
at home
IHCA - ANS In hospital cardiac arrest
OHCA - ANS out of hospital cardiac arrest
ROSC - ANS return of spontaneous circulation
Cath lab - ANS cardiac catheterization suite or laboratory
specialized procedure rooms in a hospital that is used to evaluate the heart and the blood
vessels around the heart and lungs
what is a cardiac catheter - ANS catheter inserted into an artery or vein to help study the
heart and surrounding structures - catheter can help open a blocked artery
IHCA Chain of survival - ANS 1. Surveillance, prevention and treatment of PREARREST
CONDITIONS
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, 2. immediate RECOGNITION of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
3. early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
4. Rapid DEFIBRILLATION
5. Multidisciplinary POST-CATDIAC ARREST CARE
recognition of cardiac arrest - ANS unresponsiveness, no breathing (no normal breathing /
gasping only) and no pulse
early CPR - ANS bystanders who are not trained are encouraged to provide chest
compressions - can be guided by a dispatcher over the phone
OHCA Chain of Survival - ANS 1. immediate RECOGNITION of cardiac arrest and activation of
the emergency response system
2. early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
3. rapid DEFIBRILLATION with an AED
4. effective ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (including rapid stabilization and transport to post-cardiac
arrest care)
5. Multidisciplinary POST-CARDIAC ARREST CARE
IHCA vs OHCA initial support - ANS IHCA - hospital system of surveillance, monitoring and
prevention
OHCA - community and EMS providers
IHCA vs OHCA resuscitation teams - ANS IHCA - multidisciplinary team of professional
providers (physicians, nurses, etc) and various departments (patient ward, Cath lab, ICUl, etc)
OHCA - lay rescuers, EMS, Cath lab, ICU
IHCA vs OHCA available resources - ANS IHCA - all resources
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
How fast should you start compressions when you recognize cardiac arrest - ANS 10 seconds
CPR compression rate - ANS 100 to 120/min
CPR depth for adults - ANS 2 in (5 cm) - 2.4 in (6 cm)
CPR depth for children - ANS one third of the chest (2in or 5cm)
CPR depth for infants - ANS one third of the chest (1 1/2 in or 4 cm)
after each compression - ANS allow chest to fully recoil
Minimize interruptions in CPR to - ANS less than 10 seconds
Effective breaths - ANS make the chest rise
PPE - ANS Personal Protective Equipment
worn to help protect recuser from health or safety risks
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,medical gloves
eye protection
full body coverage
high-visibility clothing
safety footwear
safety helmets
ECC - ANS emergency cardiovascular care
where can cardiac arrest happen - ANS anywhere - most out of hospital cardiac arrests occur
at home
IHCA - ANS In hospital cardiac arrest
OHCA - ANS out of hospital cardiac arrest
ROSC - ANS return of spontaneous circulation
Cath lab - ANS cardiac catheterization suite or laboratory
specialized procedure rooms in a hospital that is used to evaluate the heart and the blood
vessels around the heart and lungs
what is a cardiac catheter - ANS catheter inserted into an artery or vein to help study the
heart and surrounding structures - catheter can help open a blocked artery
IHCA Chain of survival - ANS 1. Surveillance, prevention and treatment of PREARREST
CONDITIONS
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, 2. immediate RECOGNITION of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
3. early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
4. Rapid DEFIBRILLATION
5. Multidisciplinary POST-CATDIAC ARREST CARE
recognition of cardiac arrest - ANS unresponsiveness, no breathing (no normal breathing /
gasping only) and no pulse
early CPR - ANS bystanders who are not trained are encouraged to provide chest
compressions - can be guided by a dispatcher over the phone
OHCA Chain of Survival - ANS 1. immediate RECOGNITION of cardiac arrest and activation of
the emergency response system
2. early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
3. rapid DEFIBRILLATION with an AED
4. effective ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (including rapid stabilization and transport to post-cardiac
arrest care)
5. Multidisciplinary POST-CARDIAC ARREST CARE
IHCA vs OHCA initial support - ANS IHCA - hospital system of surveillance, monitoring and
prevention
OHCA - community and EMS providers
IHCA vs OHCA resuscitation teams - ANS IHCA - multidisciplinary team of professional
providers (physicians, nurses, etc) and various departments (patient ward, Cath lab, ICUl, etc)
OHCA - lay rescuers, EMS, Cath lab, ICU
IHCA vs OHCA available resources - ANS IHCA - all resources
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