HEARTCODE BLS EXAM COMPREHENSIVE TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ "Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help
before the resuscitation attempt worsens."Match this statement with
the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
Answer: Knowing your limitations
All team members should know their limitations. The Team Leader
needs to be aware of them as well. Each team member should ask for
any needed assistance and advice early, before a situation starts to
get worse.
◉ A person with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes
unresponsive. What should you do first?
Answer: Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
If the person is not responsive, give CPR until advanced care arrives.
Start with compressions.
◉ When performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action
should you ensure is being accomplished?
Answer: Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
,Compress the chest at least 2 inches (5 cm).
◉ Which action is most likely to positively impact the survival of a
person with sudden cardiac arrest?
Answer: Performing high-quality CPR
High-quality CPR improves a person's chances of survival.
◉ You and another rescuer just switched roles, and you notice that
your partner's chest compression rate is inconsistent. What could
you say to ensure that your partner performs high-quality CPR?
Answer: "Remember to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per
minute."
Whether you are a team member or the Team Leader, there may be
times when you need to point out another team member's incorrect
or inappropriate actions. In this case, you notice the chest
compression rate is slowing. You should remind the other rescuer to
use a compression rate of 100 to 120/min. Anyone on the team
should speak up to stop someone else from making a mistake,
regardless of their roles.
◉ Which of the following actions represents the Recognition and
Emergency Activation link in the Chain of Survival?
, Answer: Identifying the signs of cardiac arrest and calling 911
Once a health care professional recognizes cardiac arrest, immediate
activation of the emergency response system, early high-quality CPR,
and rapid defibrillation are essential.
◉ What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when they
are using an AED?
Answer: You may need to remove chest hair before applying AED
pads
The AED pads may stick to the chest hair and not to the skin on the
chest. If this occurs, the AED will not be able to analyze the person's
heart rhythm and will display a "check electrodes" or "check
electrode pads" message. Remember to note whether the person has
a hairy chest before you apply the pads. Some AED carrying cases
may contain a razor or clippers to shave or trim the area where you
will place the pads. If you do not have a razor but do have a second
set of pads, use the first set to remove the hair
◉ Which person requires high-quality CPR?
Answer: Someone who doesn't have a pulse and is not breathing
normally
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ "Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help
before the resuscitation attempt worsens."Match this statement with
the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
Answer: Knowing your limitations
All team members should know their limitations. The Team Leader
needs to be aware of them as well. Each team member should ask for
any needed assistance and advice early, before a situation starts to
get worse.
◉ A person with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes
unresponsive. What should you do first?
Answer: Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
If the person is not responsive, give CPR until advanced care arrives.
Start with compressions.
◉ When performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action
should you ensure is being accomplished?
Answer: Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
,Compress the chest at least 2 inches (5 cm).
◉ Which action is most likely to positively impact the survival of a
person with sudden cardiac arrest?
Answer: Performing high-quality CPR
High-quality CPR improves a person's chances of survival.
◉ You and another rescuer just switched roles, and you notice that
your partner's chest compression rate is inconsistent. What could
you say to ensure that your partner performs high-quality CPR?
Answer: "Remember to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per
minute."
Whether you are a team member or the Team Leader, there may be
times when you need to point out another team member's incorrect
or inappropriate actions. In this case, you notice the chest
compression rate is slowing. You should remind the other rescuer to
use a compression rate of 100 to 120/min. Anyone on the team
should speak up to stop someone else from making a mistake,
regardless of their roles.
◉ Which of the following actions represents the Recognition and
Emergency Activation link in the Chain of Survival?
, Answer: Identifying the signs of cardiac arrest and calling 911
Once a health care professional recognizes cardiac arrest, immediate
activation of the emergency response system, early high-quality CPR,
and rapid defibrillation are essential.
◉ What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when they
are using an AED?
Answer: You may need to remove chest hair before applying AED
pads
The AED pads may stick to the chest hair and not to the skin on the
chest. If this occurs, the AED will not be able to analyze the person's
heart rhythm and will display a "check electrodes" or "check
electrode pads" message. Remember to note whether the person has
a hairy chest before you apply the pads. Some AED carrying cases
may contain a razor or clippers to shave or trim the area where you
will place the pads. If you do not have a razor but do have a second
set of pads, use the first set to remove the hair
◉ Which person requires high-quality CPR?
Answer: Someone who doesn't have a pulse and is not breathing
normally
