BLS Practice Test LATEST UPDATE HIGHLY GRADED
The 2010 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps are: -
(ANSWER)Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who is anywhere from one year to
puberty? - (ANSWER)Carotid or femoral artery
The proper steps for operating an AED are: - (ANSWER)Power on the AED, attach electrode
pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the individual, and deliver shock
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR? - (ANSWER)After
every two cycles of CPR
The compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR to victims of ANY age is: -
(ANSWER)30:2
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult? - (ANSWER)Carotid artery
At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads? - (ANSWER)8 years of age or younger
An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations EXCEPT: - (ANSWER)Victim
lying partially in water
The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following EXCEPT: -
(ANSWER)Usage of Cardiovascular Medications
You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest.
What are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the patient? Check for danger,
____________, and send for help. - (ANSWER)Check for response
In both infants and children, the compression to ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR is: -
(ANSWER)30:2
A 21 year old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar.
What is the most likely cause? - (ANSWER)Choking
You assess that the patient still has a pulse, what is the next step in managing this case? -
(ANSWER)Open airway
What age is a considered an infant for BLS purposes? - (ANSWER)Under 1
Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest patient before seeking assistance in single
rescuer scenarios? - (ANSWER)Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest
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The 2010 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps are: -
(ANSWER)Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who is anywhere from one year to
puberty? - (ANSWER)Carotid or femoral artery
The proper steps for operating an AED are: - (ANSWER)Power on the AED, attach electrode
pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the individual, and deliver shock
How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR? - (ANSWER)After
every two cycles of CPR
The compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR to victims of ANY age is: -
(ANSWER)30:2
Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult? - (ANSWER)Carotid artery
At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads? - (ANSWER)8 years of age or younger
An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations EXCEPT: - (ANSWER)Victim
lying partially in water
The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following EXCEPT: -
(ANSWER)Usage of Cardiovascular Medications
You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest.
What are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the patient? Check for danger,
____________, and send for help. - (ANSWER)Check for response
In both infants and children, the compression to ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR is: -
(ANSWER)30:2
A 21 year old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar.
What is the most likely cause? - (ANSWER)Choking
You assess that the patient still has a pulse, what is the next step in managing this case? -
(ANSWER)Open airway
What age is a considered an infant for BLS purposes? - (ANSWER)Under 1
Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest patient before seeking assistance in single
rescuer scenarios? - (ANSWER)Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest
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