BASIC LIFE SUPPORT BLS LATEST EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔You are performing abdominal thrust on a 9 year old child when he suddenly
becomes unresponsive. After you shout for nearby help, what is the most appropriate
action to take next? - ✔✔Begin high quality CPR, startling with chest compressions
✔✔ In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardic arrests occur? - ✔✔Homes
✔✔Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - ✔✔Respiratory
failure or shock
✔✔What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - ✔✔Rapid
defibrillation
✔✔True/False: is this a good description of Cardiac Arrest:
When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly. -
✔✔True
✔✔SCENARIO: a 53 yr old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You
witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying
motionless on the floor. - ✔✔
✔✔What is the first action you should take in this situation?
(Go to page 31 to reread scenario) - ✔✔Verify that the scene is safe for you and the
victim
✔✔The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout "are you ok?"
What is your best next action?
(Go to page 31 to reread scenario) - ✔✔Shout for nearby help
✔✔Several rescuers respond and you ask them to activate the emergency response
and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you check for pulse and breathing,
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔You are performing abdominal thrust on a 9 year old child when he suddenly
becomes unresponsive. After you shout for nearby help, what is the most appropriate
action to take next? - ✔✔Begin high quality CPR, startling with chest compressions
✔✔ In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardic arrests occur? - ✔✔Homes
✔✔Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - ✔✔Respiratory
failure or shock
✔✔What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - ✔✔Rapid
defibrillation
✔✔True/False: is this a good description of Cardiac Arrest:
When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly. -
✔✔True
✔✔SCENARIO: a 53 yr old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You
witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying
motionless on the floor. - ✔✔
✔✔What is the first action you should take in this situation?
(Go to page 31 to reread scenario) - ✔✔Verify that the scene is safe for you and the
victim
✔✔The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout "are you ok?"
What is your best next action?
(Go to page 31 to reread scenario) - ✔✔Shout for nearby help
✔✔Several rescuers respond and you ask them to activate the emergency response
and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you check for pulse and breathing,
