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AHA BLS Study Guide Exam Questions
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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
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AHA BLS Study Guide Exam Questions
With 100% Correct Answers Guaranteed
Pass.
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
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