BLS WRITTEN EXAM ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - ANSWER Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - ANSWER Respiratory failure or shock
What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - ANSWER Rapid defibrillation
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - ANSWER When an abnormal rhythm developed
and the heart stops beating unexpectedly
A 53 year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the
first to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.
Which is the first action you should take in this situation? - ANSWER Verify that the scene is safe for you
and the victim
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "Are you OK?". What is your best
next option? - ANSWER Shout for nearby help
several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency response and retrieve the AED
and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping
for air and making "snorting" sounds. You do not feel a pulse. What is your best next action? - ANSWER
Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? - ANSWER 30
compressions to 2 breaths
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult? - ANSWER 100 to 120 compressions
per minute and a depth of about 2 1/2 inches
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