AHA BLS Study Guide With Correct Answers

When you first see a potential victim, what is the first thing you should do? - Answer check for safe scene What should you do for a victim with no normal breathing and who doesn't have a pulse? - Answer start CPR Explain why complete recoil of the chest is important - Answer allow heart to refill What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of ANY age? - Answer 100-120 Why are chest compressions an important part of CPR? - Answer to pump the heart What is the head tilt-chin lift technique used for? - Answer to get a clear path for oxygen What is the recommended compression-ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR? - Answer 30-2 What 3 things need to be verbalized in place of giving actual breaths/bag mask during adult/child/infant CPR? - Answer 1. Head Tilt / Chin lift 2. 2 breaths, 1 second each 3. chest rise What should you do if you have an adult victim who needs CPR but is in a dangerous environment? - Answer move them What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult victim? - Answer 2 inches How soon should you start chest compressions after recognition of cardiac arrest? - Answer 10 seconds What can happen if breaths are given too fast or with too much force during bag-mask ventilation? - Answer vomiting