BLS Test Questions (AHA), BLS (AHA 2024) With 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024/2025.
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BLS Test Questions (AHA), BLS (AHA 2024) With 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024/2025.
which victim requires CPR? - Correct Answer-a victim who is unresponsive with no
normal breathing and no pulse
when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - Correct Answer-when
an adult/ vict...
BLS Test Questions (AHA), BLS (AHA 2024)
With 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024/2025.
which victim requires CPR? - Correct Answer-a victim who is unresponsive with no
normal breathing and no pulse
when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - Correct Answer-when
an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment
High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after
recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - Correct Answer-10 seconds
interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - Correct
Answer-10 seconds
how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? - Correct
Answer-there is visible rise of the chest
what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do
not suspect cervical spine injury? - Correct Answer-use the head tilt chin lift
what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? -
Correct Answer-bag mask device
what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag
mask ventilation? - Correct Answer-breaths are given to quickly or with to much force
What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the
prescience of an advanced airway in adult victim? - Correct Answer-compress at a rate
of at least 100 per min with 2 breaths every 5 to 10 secs
how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Correct Answer-allows
the heart to refill with blood between compressions
what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR? -
Correct Answer-30:2 for 2 rescuer
to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles? - Correct
Answer-after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age?
- Correct Answer-100 per min
,during 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions. what is the role of
the second rescuer? - Correct Answer-maintain an open airway and give breaths
why are chest compression important? - Correct Answer-they pump blood to the rest of
the body
what is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene? - Correct Answer-
turn on the AED
When should you deliver a shock from the AED? - Correct Answer-after the AED
activates a shock, charge, states a "clear the victim", and prompts me to push the shock
buttom
what is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult? - Correct Answer-
perform abdominal thrust
what is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim? - Correct Answer-at
least one third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches
What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR? -
Correct Answer-15:2
what size AED pads should be used for child less that 8 years of age? - Correct
Answer-adult pads/ dose may be used if peadrtic pads are not available
a choking adult become unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrust for severe
chocking. what should you do next? - Correct Answer-begin CPR
what is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 1 rescuer infant CPR -
Correct Answer-30:2
what is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during 2 rescuer CPR
for an infant? - Correct Answer-the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique
where is the brachial pulse located? - Correct Answer-on the inside of the upper arm
between the elbow and the shoulder.
As of 2017, what percent of people who have an out-of-hospital, non-traumatic cardiac
arrest, treated by EMS, survive to be discharged from the hospital? - Correct Answer-
10%
How does the AHA define adults, children and infants? - Correct Answer-Adults =
adolescents (ie., after the onset of puberty and older
Children = 1 year of age to onset of puberty
Infants = less than 1 year of age (excluding newly born infants in the delivery room)
, What are signs of puberty? - Correct Answer-Chest or underarm hair in males and any
breast development in females.
The BLS Course focuses on preparing students to perform ___ skills. - Correct Answer-
CPR
What are the two components of CPR? - Correct Answer-1) chest compressions
2) breaths
What do these all describe?:
*Start compressions within 10 seconds
*Push hard, push fast
*Allow complete chest recoil
*Minimize interruptions
*Give effective breaths
*Avoid excessive ventilation - Correct Answer-High-Quality CPR
How soon should compressions be started after the recognition of cardiac arrest? -
Correct Answer-Within 10 seconds
At what rate should chest compressions be given? - Correct Answer-100-120
beats/minute
At what depth should chest compressions be given in adults? - Correct Answer-At least
2 inches (5 centimeters)
At what depth should chest compressions be given in children? - Correct Answer-At
least 1/3 depth of chest , about 2 inches (5 centimeters)
At what depth should chest compressions be given in infants? - Correct Answer-At least
1/3 depth of chest, about 1.5 inches (4 centimeters)
High-quality CPR includes minimizing interruptions in chest compressions. Try to limit
interruptions to less than __ seconds. - Correct Answer-10
What constitutes an effective breath in high-quality CPR? - Correct Answer-Making the
chest rise
Chest compressions are more often too shallow than too deep. However, research
suggest that compression depth greater than 2.4 inches (6 centimeters) in adults may
cause injuries. If you have a CPR quality feedback device, what is the optimal target for
compression depth? - Correct Answer-2 - 2.4 inches (5 - 6 cm)
With adults, what is the first thing you should do when you recognize the adult is not
responsive? - Correct Answer-Activate EMS or ask someone to do it.
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