BLS/CPR FINAL
EXAM 2023
When performing CPR on an Unresponsive choking victim, what modifications should
you incorporate? -ANSWER- Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing
object
"members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt wo...
BLS/CPR FINAL
EXAM 2023
When performing CPR on an Unresponsive choking victim, what modifications should
you incorporate? -ANSWER- Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing
object
"members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt worsens." Match the statement with the most appropriate element of team
dynamics listed -ANSWER- Knowing your limitations
Rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to
survival? -ANSWER- It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm
Why is the allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
-ANSWER- The heart will adequately refill between compressions
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that
he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which action is most
likely to positively impact this victim's survival? -ANSWER- Performing high-quality CPR
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that
he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse You and another
rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is
slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback? -ANSWER- "You need to
compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute."
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. What should you do next? -ANSWER- Begin
CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
An eight month old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable
to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.You have
determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction.
How do you relieve the airway obstruction? -ANSWER- Give sets of five slaps and five
chest thrust
An eight month old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable
to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.Which action
, do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? -ANSWER- Perform CPR,
and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
How do you perform chest compressions when Providing high-quality CPR to a child
victim? -ANSWER- By compressing the chest at least to 1/3 the depth of the chest,
about 2 inches or 5 cm
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing,
and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician,
rushes to her with an AED.When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? -
ANSWER- Turn on the AED
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing,
and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician,
rushes to her with an AED.After the AED pads are attached to the victims bare chest,
the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED? -
ANSWER- Follow the AED prompts
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what actions should you ensure is being
accomplished? -ANSWER- Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
"The team function smoothly with all team members know their positions, functions, and
tasks during a recess a resuscitation attempt." Match the statement with the most
appropriate element of team dynamics listed -ANSWER- Clear roles and responsibilities
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your
first course of action? -ANSWER- Start CPR beginning with chest compressions
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a
single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.What
actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? -ANSWER- 2
rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a
single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and
activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-
quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.Two
rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What
action supports two rescuer CPR? -ANSWER- Alternating the compressor roll every two
minutes
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged
in water? -ANSWER- Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
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