LATEST 2023 Basic Life Support Exam A AND B UPDATES DECEMBER 2023 QUESTION AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

Basic Life Support Exam A AND B LATEST UPDATES MAY 2023 QUESTION AND ANSWERS What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1 -rescuer infant CPR? A. 5 compressions to 1 breath B. 20 compressions to 2 breaths C. 15 compressions to 2 breaths D. 30 compressions to 2 breaths - ANSWERS-D. 30 compressions to 2 breaths What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water? A. Do not move the victim, and do not use the AED B. Pull the victim out of the water, but do not use the AED C. Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest D. Do not pull the victim out of the water, but wipe the chest before placing pads - ANSWERS-C. Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. What should you do next? A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing B. Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing C. Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing D. Begin CPR, even though gasping is normal breathing - ANSWERS-A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification should you incorporate? A. There are no modifications to CPR for an unresponsive choking victim B. You do not give breaths to an unresponsive choking victim C. Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object D. Attempt a jaw thrust instead of a head tilt—chin lift - ANSWERS-C. Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object .Rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival? A. It prevents cardiac arrest B. It prevents respiratory arrest C. It provides normal respiration D. It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm - ANSWERS-D. It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm "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. A. Knowledge sharing B. Summarizing and reevaluation C. Constructive intervention D. Knowing your limitations - ANSWERS-D. Knowing your limitations "The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed. A. Clear roles and responsibilities B. Knowing your limitations C. Constructive intervention D. Mutual respect - ANSWERS-A. Clear roles and responsibilities A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action? A. Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions B. Roll the victim over and perform back blows C. Perform abdominal thrusts D. Perform blind finger sweeps - ANSWERS-A. Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED? A. Check the victim for a carotid pulse B. Follow the AED prompts C. Clear the patient D. Press the shock button - ANSWERS-B. Follow the AED prompts How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bagmask device? A. Observing the chest rise with breaths B. Delivering breaths quickly and forcefully C. Always having oxygen attached to the bag D. Allowing air to release around the mask - ANSWERS-A. Observing the chest rise with breaths How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child victim? A. By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm) B. By compressing the chest at least one fourth the depth of the chest, about 1.5 inches (4 cm) C. By compressing the chest at least two thirds the depth of the chest, about 4 inches (10 cm) D. By compressing the chest at least one half the depth of the chest, about 3 inches (8 cm) - ANSWERS-A. By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm) Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? A. Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes C. Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles D. Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles - ANSWERS-B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes