AHA BLS Study Guide 2022-2023
1. check for safe scene: When you first see a potential victim, what is the first thingyou
should do?
2. start CPR: What should you do for a victim with no normal breathing and who
doesn't have a pulse?
3. allow heart to refill: Explain why complete recoil of the chest is important
4. 100-120: What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on avictim
of ANY age?
5. to pump the heart: Why are chest compressions an important part of CPR?
6. to get a clear path for oxygen: What is the head tilt-chin lift technique used for?
7. 30-2: What is the recommended compression-ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adultCPR?
8. 1. Head Tilt / Chin lift
2. 2 breaths, 1 second each
3. chest rise: What 3 things need to be verbalized in place of giving actual
breaths/bag mask during adult/child/infant CPR?
9. move them: What should you do if you have an adult victim who needs CPR butis in a
dangerous environment?
10. 2 inches: What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adultvictim?
11. 10 seconds: How soon should you start chest compressions after recognitionof
cardiac arrest?
12. vomiting: What can happen if breaths are given too fast or with too much forceduring
bag-mask ventilation?
13. turn it on: What do you do first when the AED arrives on scene?
14. it will say to: How do you know when to deliver a shock from the AED?
15. 5 cycles: To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should the rescuers switchroles?
16. 2 inches: What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for a childvictim?
17. abdominal thrust: What is the best way to relieve severe choking in a respon-sive
adult?
18. use adult pads: What should you do if there are no pediatric pads available fora child
less than 8 years old when using an AED?
19. 30-2: What is the recommended compression: ventilation ratio for 1-rescuerinfant
CPR?
20. 911, lay down, CPR: if a choking adult becomes unresponsive while you aredoing
abdominal thrusts for severe choking, what should you do?
21. sternum: Where should you place your hands to perform chest compressionson an
adult?
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1. check for safe scene: When you first see a potential victim, what is the first thingyou
should do?
2. start CPR: What should you do for a victim with no normal breathing and who
doesn't have a pulse?
3. allow heart to refill: Explain why complete recoil of the chest is important
4. 100-120: What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on avictim
of ANY age?
5. to pump the heart: Why are chest compressions an important part of CPR?
6. to get a clear path for oxygen: What is the head tilt-chin lift technique used for?
7. 30-2: What is the recommended compression-ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adultCPR?
8. 1. Head Tilt / Chin lift
2. 2 breaths, 1 second each
3. chest rise: What 3 things need to be verbalized in place of giving actual
breaths/bag mask during adult/child/infant CPR?
9. move them: What should you do if you have an adult victim who needs CPR butis in a
dangerous environment?
10. 2 inches: What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adultvictim?
11. 10 seconds: How soon should you start chest compressions after recognitionof
cardiac arrest?
12. vomiting: What can happen if breaths are given too fast or with too much forceduring
bag-mask ventilation?
13. turn it on: What do you do first when the AED arrives on scene?
14. it will say to: How do you know when to deliver a shock from the AED?
15. 5 cycles: To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should the rescuers switchroles?
16. 2 inches: What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for a childvictim?
17. abdominal thrust: What is the best way to relieve severe choking in a respon-sive
adult?
18. use adult pads: What should you do if there are no pediatric pads available fora child
less than 8 years old when using an AED?
19. 30-2: What is the recommended compression: ventilation ratio for 1-rescuerinfant
CPR?
20. 911, lay down, CPR: if a choking adult becomes unresponsive while you aredoing
abdominal thrusts for severe choking, what should you do?
21. sternum: Where should you place your hands to perform chest compressionson an
adult?
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